Description
Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière, (The largest model ever made) planter with stand by Delphin Massier & Fils at Vallauris (signed under the foot)
This stylish piece is an early example by a renowned maker, showing the main inspirations of Art Nouveau, applying curved, organic and asymmetrical design-elements to a functional object. In this example, hand-applied ceramic petals and streaks of colored glaze are used to accentuate the plant-like shape.
The jardinière is exactly matched to the stand on which it sits.
Design period, circa 1890
The piece is in excellent condition with no signs of cracks or damage, and a real beauty! Signed under the foot.
A rare find for the connoisseur.
Dimensions: Complete
Height 139 cm, 54.33 inch
Jardinière / pot
External diameter 51 cm, 20.07 inch
Height 46cm, 18.11 inch
Stand / pillar
Height 93 cm., 36.61 inch
Diameter 42 cm, 16.53 inch
Total weight 38 Kg, 84 pond.
