Polychromed Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Belgium / 1960 / Amphora / polychrome / black / ceramics / planter A remarkable piece made by Rogier Vandeweghe (1923 - 2020) for Amphora, Belgium in the 1960s. This highly decorat...

A beautiful, vintage Richard Ginori porcelain 'Paradise' cachepot jardiniere flower or plant pot holder with gold detail and multi-colored bird and flower design, circa mid to late-2...

Large neoclassical equestrian tole decorated footbath, each side decorated with a gentleman on horseback with his dog, with twin handles. This is a very large basin. Measures 27" wi...

An antique figural garden or patio planter offers cast iron construction in the form of a frog, polychromed, 20th century. Measures: 6.5" H x 7.25" W x 12.5" D.

Pair of French tole three-tiered neoclassical planters, each one of khaki background with gilt rims, the top tier measures: 4" H x 5.5 W x 3.75 D Second tier measures: 3" H x 8" W x...

Early 20th century French Provincial grape harvesting basket, or hod used to gather grapes during harvest. This listing is for the slightly smaller all-red hod on the left in the mai...

Bjørn Wiinblad (1918 - 2006), rare large unique jar. Originally made as a gift for the wine company Carl Krumbak & Co. on the occasion of the company's 100t...

A wonderful large Minton Majolica earthenware jardiniere on stand / plate in the cobalt blue ground, made in England, circa 1880s marked on the bottom. This beautiful centrepiece is ...

A fabulous pair of Venetian silver gilt and polychromed jardinières carved in the fantasy grotto style, Venice, Italy, early 20th century. Hand carved from wood with silver and polychrome gilding, the jardinières or planters take the form of a giant clam shell supported by strapping mermen. The massive shell forms, featuring sensuously undulating lips and ridges, serve as the planters, the interiors silver gilt, while the exterior exhibits a darker, silvery green tone. The shells are offered up by well-muscled mermen who float effortlessly on their backs, one arm raised to support the massive shells balanced on their scaled, fishtail legs. The entirely supported on conch shaped legs, with a myriad of other shells forming the apron in various shades of red and green silver gilding. Perfectly usable as planters, though my fantasy is to use these as serving pieces, filled with ice - one for champagne, the other for oysters or caviar. The rich, original finish boasts a warm and mellow patina. Original tin lining to the interior of the planters. Fantasy Grotto furniture was a trend started in Venice, Italy in the later part of the 19th century, continuing through the early part of the 20th century. The furniture is marked by decidedly sea themes, with shells being the main decorative motif. Whole suites of furniture were made in this Fantasy Grotto style, from sleigh beds to rocking chairs, settees and, most commonly, side chairs. This is the only pair of large jardinières...