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Regency Style Gilt and Faux Porphyry Iron Athenienne Jardinierre Plant Stand

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REGENCY STYLE GILT AND FAUX-PORPHYRY IRON ATHENIENNE JARDINIERRE Early 20th century, likely designed to be used as a jardinierre Item # 407MYK10M Unusual and eye-catching, this bold Regency-style athenienne is cleverly designed entirely out of iron, the surface of which has been decorated with parcel gilding, a baked enamel that simulates pophyry marble and polychromed uprights. The vessel has drainage points in the bottom that insinuate it was designed to be used as a jardinierre. This is surmounted by gilded lion masks with rings in their mouths over the tripart columnar supports stretched on a triangular mid-tier shelf, the loosely klismo legs swirling and curving outward over gilded animal paws and raised over a matched triangular base. Inspired by antiquity, the athenienne was reborn in 1773 when J.F. Eberts marketed the design in his engravings, offering the "modern" use of the form as a means of elevating sculpture, working as a washstand, a planter or jardinierre, a brazier or even as a perfuming bowl. The present example was made at the turn of the 20th century and is beautifully made with great attention to every detail. The surface is so lively: full of so much vigor, color and movement that it is impossible to look away! Measurements: 38 7/8" H x 22 1/4" W x 18 1/2" D Condition Report: Minor wear and rubbing to the gilt, some minor scuffs and scratches to the enameled and painted portions, a fine presentation. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.88 in (98.76 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Minor wear and rubbing to the gilt, some minor scuffs and scratches to the enameled and painted portions, a fine presentation.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 407MYK10M1stDibs: LU1059041079692

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