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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.

Gold earrings with black pearls and diamonds.

Gold earrings with black pearls and diamonds.

18 carat gold bracelet with diamonds.

18 carat gold bracelet with diamonds.

Gold pendant with diamonds on a chain.

Gold pendant with diamonds on a chain.

Gold ring, 18 carats with diamond, emeralds and rubies.

Gold ring, 18 carats with diamond, emeralds and rubies.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Japanese traditional Naginata spear, Shinshinto period, 1781-1876.

Japanese traditional Naginata spear, Shinshinto period, 1781-1876.

Gold ring with rubies and diamonds.

Gold ring with rubies and diamonds.

Gold pendant with diamonds and cultured pearls.

Gold pendant with diamonds and cultured pearls.

Gold chain with diamonds.

Gold chain with diamonds.

Novgorod Icon of the Mother of God The Sign in a Silver Frame. Russia. 19th Century

Novgorod Icon of the Mother of God The Sign in a Silver Frame. Russia. 19th Century

The Novgorod Icon of the Mother of God The Sign is a bust image of the Most Holy Theotokos, raising her hands in prayer. On the chest of the Mother of God, against the background of a round sphere, is depicted the blessing Divine Infant Christ holding a scroll in his left hand - a symbol of teaching. The fields are decorated with chased plant ornament. Wood. Levkas, tempera, silver., chasing. Hallmarks: none. Size 15x13 cm.

Ring in platinum with diamonds. Snake.

Ring in platinum with diamonds. Snake.

18K White gold ring with diamonds.

18K White gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876

Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876

Picture frame. 19th century.

Picture frame. 19th century.

White gold ring with diamonds.

White gold ring with diamonds.

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

In the sun

1980. canvas, tempera. 140x150 cm

Pair of Art Nouveau frames

Pair of Art Nouveau frames

Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.

Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.

Pendant on a chain with stones.

Pendant on a chain with stones.

Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s

Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

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