1920s Vintage Art Deco Woman Planter

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Old tile garden pot Malibu Tile Old Concrete Large 24x27 . Such an amazing garden planter, i’m not sure of … Read more Old tile garden pot Malibu Tile Old Concrete Large 24x27 . Such an amazing garden planter, i’m not sure of the true age but I can tell that it is old because of the old concrete and old tiles. This planter measures in at a grand 27 inches across by 26 -1/2 and 24-1/2 tall. This piece features wonderful Malibu tile original to the 1920s era along with a very rare picture tile that we have not yet seen surface. The picture tile is a portrait of a young lady in the 1920s we believe it to possibly be American encaustic tile company also known as AET she is surrounded by beautiful Malibu pillow top tiles. This pot was very well-made and tastefully done with design and style . The main tile measures in at approximately 8-3/4”x8-3/4” it was salvaged from the home of a famous sculptor. The pot appears to be old and the old tiles possibly added at a later date but it is hard to tell. She had amazing planters throughout the estate as well as several of her statues throughout the garden area it was the home of Patricia Louisiana Knop . All of her work was very quick to sell and with high in demand in the celebrity world. Most of her pieces were sold as soon as she finished making them. We were very lucky to be able to acquire an item that was part of her personal collection. This is a very rare one-of-a-kind item And would be a great addition for any collector of her artworks or of historic tiles. See less