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French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Sculptural Iris Vase, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT IRIS
The iris is a special and mysterious flower. Not only because of its striking appearance, but also from an artistic and historical point of view. It is also like a work of art, as though created by Mother Nature. The unique leaves of this plant not only create wonderful shadow casts, but also look as if they were painted by hand. It's no wonder that iris acts as the muse for countless artists, and can be seen in many famous works of art.
The iris was first spotted in the time of Pharaoh Thutmose, in 1504 BC. He had the iris inscribed into the wall reliefs of a temple as a sign of his power, as well as decorating his sceptre with motifs of the flower. Since then, the iris has been a symbol of victory in Egypt. But the symbolism of the iris goes further than that. In Japan, the flower represents courage and is the symbol of the boys' festival. In Islamic cultures, the iris is a symbol of prosperity. In Europe, the flower was a popular weapon symbol in the Middle Ages and stood for chivalry. And in Christianity, the iris was seen as a symbol of the trinity because of its three-part flowers. With more than 300 varieties, the iris is now the most popular flower among growers and gardeners following the rose.
Countless artists use the iris in their works and the flower is present in all eras. You can see the flower on furniture, vases, jewelry, fabrics, sculptures, coats of arms and much more. Did you know that the iris is also called the sword lily? It's not a coincidence that it used to symbolize physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by a weapon. We also see the flower in religious art, where it's often associated with Mary and Jesus. The iris is also associated with the Greek goddess Iris, where the flower symbolizes reconciliation and divine messages. This is also reflected in many paintings.
Finally, the iris is also visible in Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings. This can be in a religious form, incorporated into an object or as a decorative flower.
In the Art Nouveau art movement, the iris (along with other plants, such as the birch) was often used as an expression of feminine beauty. With its almost otherworldly appearance, the iris is perfectly suited to the Art Nouveau aesthetic and is featured in many well-known works of art. The poet of that era, Hermann Hesse...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair Black Painted Tole Jardiniere Urn Cachepot Antique Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Pair Black Painted Tole Jardiniere Urn Cachepot Antique Los Angeles. A beautiful pair of tole jardiniere Empire period 19th century Measures: Height 12" . Decorative bib...
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19th Century French Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, amon...
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Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ormolu
Wrought Iron Hand Cart Wheel Barrow for Plant Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wrought Iron Hand Cart Wheel Barrow for Plant Display
The Cart or Barrow was used as a plant display outside a Florist Shop
The cart is made in wrought iron and it is in good sound...
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1950s Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sterling Silver Italian - Cachepot Vase Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Round Flower Cachepot in Solid Sterling Silver.
Made entirely by hand, it has been finely embossed and chiseled on the central body giving it the design of a rough or rock wall.
This...
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2010s Italian Other Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tripod Jardinière by the Royal Iron Foundry (Berlin) or Gleiwitz, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite cast iron piece attributed to the Royal Iron Foundry in Berlin or Gleiwitz, with a design likely influenced by K.F. Schinkel (1781-1841). This remarkable creation features ...
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19th Century German Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful 18th century French cast iron mortar. A great vessel for flower arranging or storing kitchen utensils.
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18th Century French Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
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Early 19th Century European Rustic Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Large German Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Urn with Cover in Manner of Meissen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large German 19th/20th century Figural Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Urn with Cover in the Manner of Meissen. The ovoid porcelain hand painted u...
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Early 1900s German Baroque Revival Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Art Deco, Grand Patinated Bronze Planter w/ Elephants, ca. 1930’s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina.
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 inches (23.12cm)
Width: 14.25 inches (35.6cm)
Opening diameter: 11.4 inches (28.12cm).
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1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
English Wood and Iron Decorative Bucket from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large size English bucket, circa 1880 features a circular shape, flaring towards the bottom with four iron bands wrapped around the wooden slats. T...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Pair of Ebonized Cast Iron Handled Cauldrons with Tripod Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of ebonized cast iron handled cauldrons with tripod feet, marked on base “40L, AO, Made in Portugal, with a circular foundry or company ma...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
French Champagne Cooler or Planter in Polished Copper Brass and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elevate your entertaining style with this striking French champagne cooler, crafted from a sophisticated combination of polished copper brass and chrome.
With its sleek silhouette ...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
19th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Arts and Crafts brass planter
This is a good quality brass piece, it is hand beaten, the brass has a very dark patina, it almost ...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Period 19th Century Oak and Brass Peat Bucket with Tôle Liner
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period oak peat bucket from the 19th century with brass handle, braces and removable tôle liner. This English Victorian period oak...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Tôle
19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields
This is a very old piece it is decorated with Lions and Shields and it has a Latin Motto inscribed on both sides which means ‘Virt...
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19th Century Gothic Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Pair Silver Metal Scalloped Clam Shell Vessel Bowl Planter Arthur Court Style
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage footed metal scalloped clam shell clamshell vases urns pots planters vessels. In the style of Arthur Court. These can be used for plants, hand towels, shells, ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
A 19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated & Doré Bronze Jardinière, F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Patinated and Doré Bronze Jardinière/Planter, Attributed to F. Barbedienne The large and imposing piece features a regal ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu-Mounted and Champlevé Enamel Decorated Onyx Jardinière by Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality large Neo-Grec gilt bronze-mounted and Champlevé enamel decorated onyx Jardinière by F. Barbedienne
Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (181...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
English Regency Chinoiserie Pot
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) Chinoiserie decorated rectangular shaped cachepot.
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Egyptian Revival Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Pedestal Bowl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A round cut glass and bronze Egyptian revival pedestal compote. The original gilt surface, with caryatid figures with patinated face. The flared cut glass bowl fits perfectly at th...
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1870s European Egyptian Revival Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepot...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
DeCastelli Conique 27 Cachepot in Steel by Filippo Pisan
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Conique, metal imitates volcanic rock to erupt with plant formations and replace the destructive power of magma with the creative force of flora. Designed for indoor and outdoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Stainless Steel
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table, late 19th century, with removable cover opening to reveal a metal void, the waisted sides above a shaped apron, ra...
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1880s English Louis XIV Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ormolu
Lacquer Hibachi, Chrysanthemum Form
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning Negoro Lacquer Chrysanthemum-form hibachi that dates to the Late Meiji Period, early 20th century. The hibachi is in remarkable condition, retaining its original liner and side hardware. The lacquer is in very good condition with a couple of minor blemishes that add to the beauty of this utilitarian object. This would make a super orchid display...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Antique Oval Copper Storage Bin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique copper vessel in all original condition with two divided lidded compartments, possibly a tinder box. With shaped double hinged lids, a...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Copper
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere. A substantial incense holder in the Chinese Ming style. Sides and bottom covered in a r...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Ming Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Planter Vase By Jules Jouant
By Jules Jouant
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Jules Jouant (1882-1921) France gilt bronze planter. Art Nouveau vase as planter with original removable copper liner. Foundry stamped Louch...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring an authentic French countryside touch to your kitchen with this large antique kindling pot. Crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1870, the important cache pot is round in shape a...
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Brass Bird Urn Vase
By Joseph Horne Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass Bird Urn vase - lovely decorative piece or great for small arrangements or plantings on the desk or even as a catch all for Jewelry.
Made for the J...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Baccarat Etched Crystal Centrepiece Swag Torches
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful very fine French doré bronze and etched cut crystal centerpiece / jardinière with swags, bows and torches.
Believed to be baccarat, unsigned.
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Wooden Planter/Coaster with Brass & Sheet Iron Trim from England.
Located in North Salem, NY
Lovel Antique Wooded Planter/Coaster with Brass and Sheet Iron Trim From England. Circa 1840.
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19th Century English Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early - Mid-20th Century Rustic Gravity Cream Separator Green Metal Can Red Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Antique Rustic gravity cream separator with green metal can, red painted straight square wood legs, and purposefully rusted metal lid. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, It has the most glorious all-over vintage patina. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century.
Fab, Fun, and quite Fantastic!!!! What an awesome piece of vintage farm equipment...
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20th Century American Rustic Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive ormolu ornamental vase centerpiece of campana shape, the bronze vessel resting on a moulded concave agate stone pediment with byzantine cross shaped base.
The gilt concave foot of the vase shows ram’s heads intertwined with scrolls hung with fruity festoons under a ribboned bundle frieze.
The concave stem supports an egg and dart shaped bottom carrying a large frieze representing brown patinated swans grooming themselves between water reeds...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Agate, Ormolu, Bronze
Centerpiece Art Nouveau Origin Germany attributed to WMF
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Planter origin Germany
attributed to WMF,
circa 1900
electro plated perfect condition
original glasses
silver pewter
monumental size.
Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an i...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pewter
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowl
Located in London, GB
This exquisite centrepiece bowl was created in the late 19th century in an 18th century Rococo style popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
The centrepiece is composed o...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Elegant Jardinière in Patinated and Rusted Cast Iron Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Elegant Jardinière in Patinated and Rusted Cast Iron, Europe, Late 19th Century.
This is just a wonderfully patinated jardinière or planter in cast iron. Great colors and rusted pat...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
19th Century Arts and Crafts Copper and Wrought Iron Log Bin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Arts and Crafts Copper and Wrought Iron Log Bin
This is a very good quality copper piece, it is made in hand beaten copper, and set on wrought iron feet with a riveted band, it has 2 handles
The Copper would work well as a log basket or as a planter for a large plant...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
Vintage Pair Monteith Toleware Tole
Handpainted Cachepot
Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Vintage Monteith Style Planters Painted in Red and Gilt metal.
Measure 15" from Handle to Handle.
Inclusive of handles, the piece measures 11.25"
Depth is 8.5"
Category
1990s Unknown George II Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Our antique (late 19th century) footed centerpiece bowl is finely carved from green marble with gilt bronze mounts including foliate band below the rim, beading at the base of the so...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of 2 Bold Ada Planters by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bold Ada Planters by Llot Llov
Dimensions: Ø 35 cm x H: 50 cm
Pot 1: Ø 35 cm x 30 cm; Pot 2: Ø 20 cm x 20 cm
Materials: brushed raw aluminium
Also available in black powder-coated.
Ada Planter was made in a metal spinning process out of aluminium, meant to be the new home for plants with roots. They come in four types, all can be filled from both sides, allowing for endless combinations from cactus as well as palm trees.
The new edition is ready to order in brushed aluminium. The unpainted surface shows the raw Material. Each plant pot is hand-turned and hand-brushed and is reminiscent of an untreated Industrial piece. The slightly reflective metal surface creates a beautiful contrast to the fresh green leaves.
The new planter...
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2010s German Modern Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XVI Sevres style jardiniere, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sevres style cobalt blue and gilded ormolu jardiniere, with a pierced gallery, Rams head ha...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Pair of Antique English Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of period, hand carved, scallop edged, circa 1800, English planters with original metal mounts. Each featuring lion head reliefs holding rings.
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Early 1800s English Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
French Tole Umbrella Rack Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole umbrella rack in chinoiserie style. Hand painted decoration with vegetal motifs at the bottom and drapery on the top and colors. Round shaped with s...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
Large Art Nouveau Copper Pedestal Jardinaire
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Copper Pedestal Jardinaire of massive proportions with tylistic floral embossed decoration - 18" diam x 18.5"h
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
English Regency Mahogany Bucket with Brass Accents and Liner, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency mahogany bucket from the early 19th century, with brass accents and handle. This elegant English Regency mahogany bucket, dating bac...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Monumental Chinese cloisonné enamel ormolu mounted jardinière
Chinese and French, Late 19th Century
Height 105cm, diameter 71cm
This magnificent piece is a large ormolu mounted cloi...
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Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Bronze French Deco Jardinière
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze French Deco jardinière, circa 1925-1935. Six-sided polygon-shaped footed vase in bronze. Two shaped handles mirror the raised diamond-shape decoration around jardinière’s top ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass Metal Embossed Footed Cachepot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass metal embossed footed planter
Large metal brass footed planter, cachepot or jardinière.
Vintage brass urn with ornate cast metal flor...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Antique Candle Mold In Fruit Wood From The 1800s
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique candle wax mold used for dipping candles
Made of mahogany with a tin liner
Great decorative piece
Would also look great as a planter on a s...
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Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
Pair of Regency Tole "Brighton Pavillion" Figural Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Now lamps with wood bases, each depicting an Asian figure in painted costume dress.
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
Very Impressive Sterling Silver Jardiniere - Koch & Bergfeld c. 1870-1885 Bremen
Located in London, London
Carrying German silver marks used by Koch & Bergfeld from c.1870-1885 in Bremen, this impressive, Antique Sterling Silver Jardiniere...
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1880s German Victorian Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tommaso Barbi "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Cachepot or Centerpiece, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid mid-century cachepot in Murano glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy during the 1960s and is signed inside.
In f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Jardiniere, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Planter Bowl, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Art Deco jardiniere. A Chinese, bronze decorative planter bowl, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Charming decorative planter with fine detail and col...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Italian Florentine Cream and Gold Gilt Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Period Florentine Gold Gilt and Cream Pedestal, circa 1950-60's Italy.
Classic and versatile Florentine Mid-Century stand. Can be a stand-alone statement piece or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Gilt Bronze Cachepot Planter
Located in Norwood, NJ
French 19th century gilt bronze cachepot planter. Louis XV style with figural panels with women and putti. Lion and eagle. Venus in shell being pulled ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Silvered Bronze Athénienne Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A French silvered-bronze athénienne by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, last quarter 19th century with a revolving liner, the frieze applied with bucrania suspending ribbon-tied berried laurel swags above a border of bellflowers on a stippled ground above three seated female sphinxes issuing stylised foliage and scrolls on lion monopodia cast with the mask of Hercules, scrolling foliage and anthemions joined by stretchers, raised on a concave-sided triform marble base on a further thin silvered-bronze base, inscribed to the tripod base 'F. BARBEDIENNE'
Measures: 103.3cm. high, 41.5cm. diameter; 3ft. 4 3/8 in, 1ft. 4 1/4.
This impressive athénienne is a key reminder of the longevity of a particular model and design’s success from Antiquity through to the 19th century and up until this day. Typically known as the ‘Trépied du Temple d’Isis’, this athénienne is designed after the Roman antique originally found at Pompeii and now at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples (fig.1). From being for example an inspiration for the baptismal font of Napoléon’s son in 1811, this model was the inspiration to many highly skilled makers throughout the 19thcentury such as the Manfredini brothers from Milan and of course the Parisian well-established bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne who executed the present example.
The Temple of Isis was a Roman temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis and was among one of the first discoveries during the excavation of Pompeii in 1764. Certainly considered as one of the most elegant examples of antique tripods, the existence of this model was then popularized to the rest of Europe via prints, one of the first being by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1779. This type of tripod was also popularised by an engraving in C. Percier and P. Fontaine’s, Receuil de Décorations Intérieures of 1801. Interestingly, there is also a watercolour now in the Musée Carnavalet, Paris, showing this type of tripod displayed at the 1801 Exposition des Produits de L’Industrie in the Louvre.
The passion for Greek and Roman Art in the 19th century.
The discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum around the middle of the 18th century gave rise to a new passion for Antiquity and the excavated masterpieces renewed the repertoire of fine and decorative arts and served as models for Neoclassicism. Members of the aristocracy as well as connoisseurs, particularly in England, completed their education by undertaking a ‘Grand Tour’ of Italy and often fell victim to the recently unearthed Greek and Roman artefacts...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Metal Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
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