Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Planter
Large gilded and chiseled bronze planter.
The oval-shaped planter is decorated with a harvest theme, featuring on each side, in place of the handles, two women carrying ears of wheat, dressed in antique style.
On the sides are engraved figures lying in wheat fields, on one side women, on the other men, while in the center an Aeolian face seems to blow scrolls of flowers and fruit.
On the top, ears of wheat appear around the figure of the bearded god.
Resting on a square base, the central foot is finished with 4 canine paws and topped with dog heads around acanthus leaf decorations.
Height 64cm, length 67cm.
20th century work.
The oval-shaped planter is decorated with a harvest theme, featuring on each side, in place of the handles, two women carrying ears of wheat, dressed in antique style.
On the sides are engraved figures lying in wheat fields, on one side women, on the other men, while in the center an Aeolian face seems to blow scrolls of flowers and fruit.
On the top, ears of wheat appear around the figure of the bearded god.
Resting on a square base, the central foot is finished with 4 canine paws and topped with dog heads around acanthus leaf decorations.
Height 64cm, length 67cm.
20th century work.
12 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 64cm
Height: 67cm
Depth: 39cm
Reference (ID): 1601948
Availability: In stock
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