Exquisite Antique Art Nouveau French Majolica Applied Flower Garnissage Jardiniere

Porcelain : Antique : Majolica : French

 

What a stunning treat I brought back for you from France this time! This imposing jardinière bears an exuberant garland of large pink and carmine flowers (maybe poppies?) in various states of bloom from bud to wide open to fading. Highly detailed leaves glazed in shades of green and blue-green meander with the flowers. All of this on a ruffled and lightly textured body glazed in aqua that shades to mocha brown at the base. The jardinière is supported on a base of three feet in the form of branches glazed in mocha brown. The interior is glazed in pink. This dates to circa 1880 to 1900. It measures 13 ¾” long, 6 ½” wide, and 8 ½” tall at its tallest point. There is no maker’s mark, only a number, of which only one digit (a 3) is legible. This is in the style of Longchamp, but I can’t be certain that it is one of their products. It could well have been made by a competitor as well! It is in excellent condition with its only issues being 2 missing tips on the top spikes and minor small losses to some of the applied leaves and petals. There is gentle crazing appropriate to its age, but it is not disfiguring. See the photos for details. Shipping weight: 6 lb. 7 oz. (Location: H5)

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Item ID: RL070828