Large Antique Jardinière, 1800s

Description

On a filigree, y-shaped base made of dark-patinated metal, three finely chased bronze legs in the form of lion legs, … more On a filigree, y-shaped base made of dark-patinated metal, three finely chased bronze legs in the form of lion legs, each with a seated Sphinx with high-up wings. Each Sphinx carries an attachment of classicist floral elements on its head, the upper finish of which serves as a border for a flat, round planting shell. On the leg of the legs, a mascaron of a bearded in an archaic style, accompanied by classicist leaf ornaments. The round bowl made of dark-patinated metal with decorative painting in the form of classicist leaf vignettes is loose on a y-shaped linkage, which is repeated in the middle of the tripod for stabilization. less