Large Nevers Earthenware Planter On A Pedestal – Antoine Montagnon – H. 86 Cm

Spectacular and imposing planter on a pedestal made of polychrome Nevers earthenware, from the Antoine Montagnon factory, dating from the late 19th century.

This large piece features an elegant, architecturally inspired design, with a substantial, bulbous upper basin resting on a pedestal with superimposed baluster elements.

It is entirely decorated with rich floral motifs and stylized foliage, in a superb polychrome palette combining cobalt blue, orange-yellow, green, and red on a white background.

The bowl is adorned with two remarkable side handles in relief depicting bearded masks, crowned with polychrome foliage motifs.

The wide upper rim, outlined in blue, is adorned with a particularly decorative frieze of yellow foliage.

The pedestal harmoniously echoes the same floral ornaments, lending the entire piece a beautiful aesthetic unity.

This significant piece reflects the taste for large decorative Nevers earthenware, which was particularly sought after for adorning bourgeois residences and winter gardens in the late 19th century.

Origin: Nevers, France.

Manufacturer: Antoine Montagnon

Estimated date: late 19th century

Material: polychrome glazed earthenware.

Dimensions:

• Height: 86 cm

• Width: 52 cm

Condition:

Antique piece showing signs of wear and restoration, notably visible cracks inside the basin, chips and repairs on the upper rim, as well as cracks and restoration work on the pedestal.

The piece as a whole remains particularly decorative and retains a very beautiful presence.

An imposing piece of Nevers earthenware, ideal for enhancing an entryway, a sunroom, a winter garden, or a home with character.