Large Living Room Planter inlaid on its quadrilobed shape an plating in curling of rosewood. Its jeweled facade ,within a scrolled cartouche in gilded bronze graciously chiselis de pearlsof tflowering leafy stems centered on a country basket, of a polychrome porcelain medallion embellished on a background Sky Blue enhanced by bouquet menus et rushes painted in a delightful and fresh gold spring flower throw .
In harmony with the destination of this refined piece of furniture, a richly crafted gilded bronze set of Louis XV finery matins feminine Louis XVI ornamental motifs marry (chopsticks to bead stringing, cabochons and oves alternated from grained stems, floral scrolls), illuminate its curved profiles (ribboned falls of fruits and flowers, flowery leafy garland (in application) and punctuate its side walls (handles fixed with voluble decoration of palmette shell, wavy half-shells, acanthus leafy scrolls et florets).
Festooned with an openwork gallery patterned with palm leaves ,fLet's deceive et stylized windings, The planter rests on four legs. leafy windings summoned by a rock cartridge pierced.
She's Furthermore equipped with its original zinc lining with movable gripping rings.
Our Living room planter is by its quality– use of Rosewood, a precious wood favored during the 1850s by luxury cabinetmaking; decorative richness of gilded bronzes combined with the delicacy of polychrome porcelain with painted floral decoration Natural in the spirit of the productions of the Manufacture de Sèvres of the 17th century - to be compared with the tasteful and imaginative cabinetmaking creations proposed in the second half of the 19th century by distinguished Parisian houses highly sought after by the elite and the upper middle class of the Second Empire for " their cabinetmaking works, charming and very remarkable, some for their elegance and good taste, others for the novelty of their models, all for the perfection of their work".Although not stamped, elle could bear the signature by Georges Alix, Alphonse Giroux, Lemarchand, Alexandre Tahan and more probably from the Vervelle-Audot House of which she presents notable elements on her signed pieces.
La Planter: A sumptuous “ artistic fantasy » of the Second Empire:
During the 1860s,no antechamber, no salon or even no boudoir without a Gardenere.Adorning the mantel of a fireplace, adorning a pedestal table, officiating in Table's center or placed in front of a window, whatever its shape-mounted porcelain cup, small " hand-furniture » or on inlaid wooden feet decorated with bronzes, is an integral part of the opulent interiors of Hausmannian Paris. Considered as " one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture that can decorate an apartment", The Gardener wants to be, "according to the degree of elegance or simplicity of the furnishings with which it must be in harmony", "more or less rich, more or less ornate".*Receptacle of domestic and worldly attention, this one, " real miniature garden"is adorned with fragrant and delicate blooms, is adorned with perennial foliage, providing the hushed spaces of the Second Empire with that note of enchanting delight so ardently sought after by the society of the time.
Nowadays, flower bouquets, leafy plants or fragile orchids will revive their charms and fragrances within the proposed Jardinière.
*Home Elegance: Apartment Planter, Apartment Greenhouse, Portable Greenhouse", in: Family Week: weekly universal magazine, 1859
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Size: H.: 27cm;-L.: 44 cm;-Dr.: 27 cm.
Materials: rosewood veneer; bronze and zinc; polychrome porcelain and gold painted highlights.
Beautiful quality Parisian tablet work in the Louis XV style from the second half of the 1850th century. Napoleon III period. Circa 1860-XNUMX. Attributable to Maison Vervelle-Audot.
In perfect condition.
Ample Living room planter inlaid on its quatrefoil shape with a curly rosewood veneer. Its jeweled facade, within a scrolled cartridge in gilded bronze gracefully chiseled with pearls, flowered foliage stems centered with a country basket, a polychrome porcelain medallion embellished on a Celestial Blue background enhanced with small bouquets and rushes painted with the gold of a lovely and fresh throw of spring flowers.
In harmony with the purpose of this refined furniture object, a richly crafted gilded bronze set of Louis illuminates its curved profiles (ribboned falls of fruit and flowers, foliage garland of flowers in applique) and punctuate its side walls (fixed handles with voluble decoration of shell-palmettes, wavy half-shells, leafy scrolls of acanthus and flowers).
Scalloped with an openwork gallery with motifs of palmettes, florets and stylized scrolls, the planter remains on four feet with foliage scrolls topped with a pierced rocaille cartridge.
It is also equipped with its original zinc lining equipped with movable grip rings.
Our Living Room Planter is by its quality – use of Rosewood, a precious species favored during the 1850s by luxury cabinetmaking; decorative richness of gilded bronzes associated with the delicacy of polychrome porcelain with naturally painted floral decoration in the spirit of the productions of the Sèvres Manufacture of the 17th century – to be compared to the tasteful and fancy cabinetmaking creations offered in the second half of the 19th century by distinguished Parisian houses highly sought after by the elite and upper bourgeoisie of the Second Empire for “their cabinetmaking works, charming and very remarkable, some for their elegance and good taste, others for the novelty of their models, all by the perfection of their work”. Although not stamped, it could bear the signature of Georges Alix, Alphonse Giroux, Lemarchand, Alexandre Tahan and, more likely, Maison Vervelle-Audot, of which she presents elements noted on her pieces signed.
La Jardinière: A sumptuary “artistic fantasy” from the Second Empire:
During the 1860s, there was no antechamber, living room or even boudoir without a planter. Garnishing the mantle of a fireplace, adorning a pedestal table, serving as a centerpiece or placed in front of a window, this one, whatever its shape – mounted porcelain bowl, small “handstand” or on inlaid wooden legs garnished with bronzes – is an integral part of the opulent interiors of Hausmannian Paris. Considered “one of the prettiest pieces of furniture that can decorate an apartment”, the Jardinière is intended, “depending on the degree of elegance or simplicity of the furnishing with which it must be in harmony”, “more or less rich, more or less decorated. this note of enchanting delight so ardently sought by the society of the time.
Nowadays, flower bouquets, leafy plants or fragile orchids will revive the charms and fragrances within the proposed Jardiniere.
*Elegance of the home: apartment planter, apartment greenhouse, portable greenhouse”, in: La Semaine desfamilies: weekly universal review, 1859
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Dimensions: H.: 27cm;-L.: 44 cm;-Dr.: 27 cm.
Materials: rosewood veneer; bronze and zinc; polychrome porcelain and gold painted highlights.
Parisian tablet work of good quality in Louis XV style from the second half of the 19th century. Napoleon III period. Circa 1850-1860. Attributable to Maison Vervelle-Audot.
In perfect condition.
