Petrus Regout - Flower pot - Aster - Earthenware

Elegant fine-parianware cachepot of the “Aster” model, produced by the Petrus Regout factory in Maastricht between 1860 and 1890, as indicated by the factory medallion located under the base. This decorative piece refinemently illustrates the taste of the second half of the 19th century for naturalistic floral arrangements and forms inspired by the plant world. Its delicate aesthetic, paired with especially careful workmanship, makes it a representative testament to European decorative arts of the Victorian era.

The cachepot features a generously rounded silhouette resting on a light circular foot. Its opening is accented by a festooned rim whose undulations evoke the petals of a blooming flower. This animated lip is enriched with a vertical raised decoration highlighted by still-visible gold highlights, combined with a deep brown gradient that enhances the sculpture of the piece. On the ivory ground, finely crazed with time, unfolds the “Aster” motif, composed of long sinuous stems bearing flowers, buds and foliage. The asters in violet and purplish tones dialogue with cream-colored flowers and foliage rendered in shades of green, blue-green and brown, creating a harmonious botanical composition that develops freely around the body of the vase.

The whole is in excellent overall condition. No cracks, chips or restorations have been observed. The colors of the decoration remain fresh and well defined, while the gold accents on the border remain largely present and fully contribute to the object's elegance. Only a small localized area shows some brownish stains on one face of the cachepot, with no impact on stability, presentation or decorative interest of the piece.

Founded in Maastricht at the beginning of the 19th century, the Petrus Regout factory quickly established itself as one of the major European producers of fine faience. During the period 1860-1890, the company developed a wide repertoire of shapes and decorations inspired as much by English productions as by the naturalistic trends then popular on the continent. The “Aster” model belongs to this phase of artistic maturity where the house favors detailed floral décors and organic silhouettes intended to embellish bourgeois interiors. This production testifies to the know-how acquired by the factory before its evolution toward what would later become the famous De Sphinx company.

Dimensions are:
- Height: 16.5 centimeters,
- Width: 20 centimeters,
- Upper diameter: 19.2 centimeters,
- Base diameter: 12 centimeters,
- Weight: 1100 grams.

The cachepot will be carefully packed and shipped promptly in secure manner. In-person pickup and combined delivery are available. The photos are part of the description.