Large Polychrome Earthenware Planter With Floral Decoration Resting On Three Panthers – 20th Century

Large polychrome earthenware planter with floral decoration resting on three panthers – 20th century

Remarkable spherical glazed earthenware planter, entirely hand-painted with large stylized flowers in soft shades of mauve, pink, and green on a cream background.

The upper rim is adorned with a polychrome plant frieze evoking clusters of berries and autumn leaves.

The distinctive feature of this piece lies in its sculptural base, composed of three black panthers arranged to support a decorated circular base.

This original design, blending naturalistic inspiration with Art Nouveau aesthetics, lends the piece a spectacular decorative presence.

The freely painted floral design and the vase’s generous form reflect the late 19th-century taste for naturalistic compositions and ornamental objects intended for refined interiors.

Condition: generally in good condition. Firing cracks in the glaze consistent with the piece’s age, slight wear, and minor signs of use. No major visible damage.

Dimensions:

• Height: 37 cm
• Maximum diameter: 32 cm

Material: polychrome glazed earthenware
Period: early 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau / naturalistic

A very beautiful decorative piece, as elegant on its own as it is when adorned with a floral arrangement, combining the softness of a painted floral design with the originality of a figurative base shaped like panthers. A distinctive piece that will naturally find its place in a collector’s home or a refined, eclectic interior.