French Art Nouveau Jardiniere Centerpiece | Ornate Gilt Metal Planter with Female Bust
$139.00
This ornate French Art Nouveau style jardiniere is a decorative tabletop centerpiece with flowing handles, floral scrollwork, raised relief panels, and a central female bust motif.
It has a warm gilt-metal finish with darkened patina, giving it the dramatic Belle Époque look collectors often associate with late 19th to early 20th century decorative planters.
It can be displayed as a small centerpiece, shelf accent, floral vessel, or architectural decor piece. No liner is shown, so this is best used decoratively or with a protective insert if adding greenery.
Details
∙ Era: Art Nouveau style; likely late 19th to early 20th century inspired, exact age not confirmed
∙ Item type: Jardiniere / centerpiece planter / decorative tabletop vessel
∙ Material: Gilt metal; likely brass, bronze, ormolu-style metal, or gold-painted cast metal
∙ Color: Aged gold, antique brass, dark bronze, blackened patina, and warm coppery undertones
∙ Size/Measurements: Approx. 10 inches long; 3 inches tall; 3.5 inches high at the tallest point
∙ Weight: Approx. 1 lb. 9 oz.
∙ Design notes: Female bust relief at center, floral and leafy scrollwork, arched open handles, pierced details, raised panels, small feet, and curved oval form
∙ Liner note: No removable liner shown
Use/display ideas: Table centerpiece, mantel decor, bookshelf styling, dried floral display, faux greenery, antique-inspired desk decor, vanity shelf, or Art Nouveau collection
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
∙ Striking Art Nouveau style with female bust, floral details, and sculptural handles.
∙ Warm aged gilt finish displays beautifully from the front.
∙ Stands on small feet and has strong decorative presence for its size.
∙ Nice weight at approx. 1 lb. 9 oz.
∙ Works well as a decorative centerpiece or shelf statement piece.
Issues / Wear
∙ Heavy age wear throughout, including darkened patina, oxidation, surface rubs, finish loss, and tarnish.
∙ Visible seam lines, casting irregularities, and uneven finish are present.
∙ Some bends, rough spots, and darkened areas are visible along the handles, floral details, feet, and edges.
∙ No removable inner liner is included or shown.
∙ Not tested for holding water; recommended for dry display or use with a protective liner.
∙ Exact metal composition and exact age are not confirmed.
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
This French Art Nouveau style jardiniere has a central female bust, floral scrollwork, and open arched handles, and it suits a mantel or tabletop centerpiece spot. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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