Early 20th century

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MAJOLICA JARDINIÈRE IN THE FORM OF A BOAT WITH GRIFFINS

MAJOLICA JARDINIÈRE IN THE FORM OF A BOAT WITH GRIFFINS

A majolica jardinière in the form of a decorative boat, executed in an expressive Historicist manner with elements of Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque design. The composition is conceived as a fantastical vessel with raised sides, crowned by sculptural figures of attacking griffins. Their elongated necks and open jaws lend the piece a sense of dynamism and theatricality characteristic of decorative arts at the turn of the century.The body is embellished with relief cartouches featuring ornamental and zoomorphic decoration in brown, cream and turquoise-blue tones. The sculptural modelling is accentuated by the contrast between the glossy glaze and the richly toned lilac-pink interior bowl. The piece is set upon a substantial metal base with bronze finish of complex profile, covered in a noble patina that enhances the monumentality of the composition and ensures visual stability.The combination of majolica and metal reflects a distinctive late 19th-century European tendency toward the synthesis of materials and decorative techniques. The jardinière would have served as a refined interior accent in a winter garden, salon or formal reception room.Marks: Not found.Dimensions: Height: 29 cm; Width: 37 cm; Depth: 15 cm.Condition: Good. Gilding even. Minor wear to the base. No deformations, cracks, restorations or signs of active use.

Kuznetsof ceramic vase

Kuznetsof ceramic vase

Clay figure Girl

Clay figure Girl

Porcelain figure Naked girl with a parrot

Porcelain figure Naked girl with a parrot

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

Gold pendant with amethysts and cultured pearls

Gold pendant with amethysts and cultured pearls

Rifle

Porcelain vase

Decorative plate Shell

Decorative plate Shell

Porcelain vase Landscape with house

Porcelain vase Landscape with house

Amethyst figurine Swan

Amethyst figurine Swan

First half of 20th century. Europe. Main body - natura amethyst, ``beak`` - natural agate, red colored ``eyes`` - glass, ``flippers``- silver (830 finess), ``eye rims`` - silver (925 finess). Amethyst 1795 ct. Silver foots 830th proof. Weight 359.62 g, 7x11x5 cm

Pair of "Putti" table lamps

Pair of "Putti" table lamps

Glass fruit bowl on a silver foot

Glass fruit bowl on a silver foot

Porcelain plate with family photo

Porcelain plate with family photo

Porcelain figure Bear

Porcelain figure Bear

Ceramic boxchest with lid

Ceramic boxchest with lid

Decorative porcelain plate

Decorative porcelain plate

D.Koshutin. The Cuirassier Attack, 1902

D.Koshutin. The Cuirassier Attack, 1902

Porcelain figure Pantera

Porcelain figure Pantera

1912-1944. Meissen porcelain factory, model author - Erich Oehme, porcelain. Height 14 cm

Chess porcelain figure of the set `Red and White`

Chess porcelain figure of the set `Red and White`

Porcelain dish with lid

Porcelain dish with lid

Faience dinner set

Faience dinner set

Porcelain figure `Pantera`

Porcelain figure `Pantera`

Porcelain plates (3 pcs.) - Policeman, Selifan, Box

Porcelain plates (3 pcs.) - Policeman, Selifan, Box

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Decorative ceramic plate

Decorative ceramic plate

Porcelain plate with family photo

Porcelain plate with family photo

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