Antique ormolu jardinière with hardstone fruits

£7,500

Life-like polychrome hardstone fruits fill the magnificently cast jardinière creating a centrepiece which would bring elegance and playfulness to a space.

 

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Description

The ormolu jardinière is filled with numerous, colourful hardstone fruits.

Several motifs cover the body of the jardinière, such as foliate banding and flowers. Two matching handles are attached on either side, cast in the shape of curling acanthus leaves. A similar motif predominates the design of the four legs on which the piece stands. The planter includes a removable metal liner which can be filled with a selection of one’s favourite plants.

Inside the jardinière, a collection of fruits is displayed. Grapes, pears, and apples among others are superbly carved from polychrome hardstones. The expert craftsmanship in addition to the beautiful natural colouring of the stones make it seem as if the fruit are real.

The jardinière and selection of fruits can be displayed together to create an eye-catching centrepiece or separately decorating various parts of one’s interior.

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Early 20th Century
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Rococo
Material
Hardstone, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Gold, Multi-coloured

Dimensions

Height
15 cm / 5.9 inches
Width
57 cm / 22.4 inches
Depth
26 cm / 10.2 inches

Reference:
006980

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