A Fine Pair Aesthetic Movement Bronze Planters
probably French, late 19th century, in the Chinese taste, the jardinieres with double liners, fierce lion mask handles, bird and flowering branch bands of cloisonné; the patinated and gilt bronze stand each with four cloisonné medallions, lotus decorated stretcher, and elephant form feet, 44-1/2 in. high
Provenance:Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia
Condition:
good condition overall, tops currently loose (distress and losses to threaded posts connecting tops and bases), three small flaws to cloisonné, leg attachments somewhat loose, other minor surface flaws
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