Jardinière - Lion's Heads - Brass

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Brass planter dating to circa 1850–1900 in Napoleonic III style, with a gold patina, oval elongated form on four claw feet, 18 cm high, 34 cm wide, 12 cm deep, origin France, модель Cabezas de León, in good condition.

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It is a planter that embodies to perfection that ornamental taste of the Napoleonic III style, where golden brass becomes a almost theatrical material, meant to shine even in dim light. The oval, elongated and elegant shape rests on four claw feet that give it the air of a distinguished piece of furniture, almost a Parisian salon from the Second Empire. The pierced edge, worked with precision, provides visual lightness and lets light play with the openings, creating small gleams.

On the sides, the two lion heads gripping rings are the detail that defines the piece: a symbol of strength, of decorative authority, of that taste for the majestic that characterized the era. They are not mere ornaments; they function as sculptural accents that balance the softness of the main body with a touch of solemnity.

The brass, with its warm patina, preserves that old shine that doesn’t need perfect polishing to be attractive. It is a planter that today works both as an independent decorative object and as an elegant container for plants, bottles or magazines, always bringing that air of historic luxury reinterpreted for a contemporary interior.

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It is a planter that embodies to perfection that ornamental taste of the Napoleonic III style, where golden brass becomes a almost theatrical material, meant to shine even in dim light. The oval, elongated and elegant shape rests on four claw feet that give it the air of a distinguished piece of furniture, almost a Parisian salon from the Second Empire. The pierced edge, worked with precision, provides visual lightness and lets light play with the openings, creating small gleams.

On the sides, the two lion heads gripping rings are the detail that defines the piece: a symbol of strength, of decorative authority, of that taste for the majestic that characterized the era. They are not mere ornaments; they function as sculptural accents that balance the softness of the main body with a touch of solemnity.

The brass, with its warm patina, preserves that old shine that doesn’t need perfect polishing to be attractive. It is a planter that today works both as an independent decorative object and as an elegant container for plants, bottles or magazines, always bringing that air of historic luxury reinterpreted for a contemporary interior.

Insured shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Model
Lion's Heads
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
3050
Objects sold
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