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REGENCY STYLE GILT AND FAUX-PORPHYRY IRON ATHENIENNE JARDINIERRE
Early 20th century, likely designed to be used as a jardinierre
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REGENCY STYLE GILT AND FAUX-PORPHYRY IRON ATHENIENNE JARDINIERRE
Early 20th century, likely designed to be used as a jardinierre
Item # 407MYK10M
Unusual and eye-catching, this bold Regency-style athenienne is cleverly designed entirely out of iron, the surface of which has been decorated with parcel gilding, a baked enamel that simulates pophyry marble and polychromed uprights. The vessel has drainage points in the bottom that insinuate it was designed to be used as a jardinierre. This is surmounted by gilded lion masks with rings in their mouths over the tripart columnar supports stretched on a triangular mid-tier shelf, the loosely klismo legs swirling and curving outward over gilded animal paws and raised over a matched triangular base.
Inspired by antiquity, the athenienne was reborn in 1773 when J.F. Eberts marketed the design in his engravings, offering the "modern" use of the form as a means of elevating sculpture, working as a washstand, a planter or jardinierre, a brazier or even as a perfuming bowl.
The present example was made at the turn of the 20th century and is beautifully made with great attention to every detail. The surface is so lively: full of so much vigor, color and movement that it is impossible to look away!
Measurements: 38 7/8" H x 22 1/4" W x 18 1/2" D
Condition Report:
Minor wear and rubbing to the gilt, some minor scuffs and scratches to the enameled and painted portions, a fine presentation.
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- Dimensions
- 22.25ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 38.88ʺH
- Styles
- Regency
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
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