Large Antique French Barbotine Jardiniere, Bronze Base/Rim/Griffin Handles, 1848-1870, Signed

This Barbotine Jardiniere is crafted in the style of Eduoard Gilles, 1868-1930. These vessels were created in the Impressionist Period of the 1800's and the Majolica painted flora creations were beautiful and very realistic. This vessel may date as early as 1848. It is not the work of Gilles because it lacks his characteristic seal of EG stamped in the bottom of the vessel. 

This vase was, in the least, painted/glazed before firing and is signed by E. Sanglan. This artist's work has been sold at auction with Christie's, included in the Patrice Trigano Collection. The auction piece also featured Griffons in Bronze. 

This vessel has a bronze "crown" on the upper rim; a bronze base with 4 lion's head and paw feet; and 2 detailed bronze Griffons handles formed by a fixed head and swinging 4 inch long handle each side. The E. Sanglan signature is located under the right side handle. What I will call the front of the vessel has Grape/berry clusters and vines with leaves (normal aged condition of most majolica like this with some glaze on under areas missing or chips). Appropriate condition based on age, but NO cracks in the vessel, and visual areas of the relief/ceramic applique flora is very good. Bronze is in great condition. The rear of this vessel is a much smaller version of the fruit/vine/leaf mortifs. Beautiful and realisitc glaze colors.

Width from bronze handle to bronze handle = 16 inches. Width of ceramic vessel = 13 inches.  Width of crown/rim = 11 inches. Height from bottom of feet to top of handle = 14 inches. It weighs nearly 14 pounds (very heavy). 

This piece is NOT located in my Booth T379 at Gaslamp Too in order to prevent it from being damaged. More pictures supplied upon request. 

$4,595.00. Historic Works, Booth T379, 615-292-2250.