Antique French Hand Painted Faience Jardiniere with Tree Branch Handles, 1880s

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Elegant French faience jardiniere dating to the late 19th century, beautifully hand-painted with floral and foliate decoration in rich polychrome … Read more Elegant French faience jardiniere dating to the late 19th century, beautifully hand-painted with floral and foliate decoration in rich polychrome colors.
The oval body is raised on four feet and features sculptural handles modeled as natural tree branches, a distinctive decorative element typical of French artistic ceramics of this period.
The surface is finely decorated with scrolling foliage, flowers, and a central blue cartouche motif. Originally signed on the base in dark brown pigment, the mark was later scratched, though traces of a combined “A/T” style monogram remain visible.
A refined decorative object, originally intended for floral arrangements or as a centerpiece, and today perfectly suited for a classic or eclectic interior.

Origin: France
Period: c.1880–1900
Material: Hand-painted faience
Dimensions:
Length: 17.32in / 44cm
Width: 10.04in / 25.5cm
Height: 5.9in / 15cm

Condition: Very good antique condition – no cracks, no chips, no restorations. Light signs of age and use consistent with the period. The original maker’s mark was partially scratched but remains visible in fragmentary form.
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