Brass Jardinieres. Jardiniere is a French word from the feminine word for gardener. Planters or flower boxes are often referred to by the French name.
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Nouveau brass jardinieres including a French brass and porcelain jardiniere and a brass, copper and glass planter.
An Art Nouveau style cast-brass and porcelain mounted four-handled jardinière Paris, late 19th century decorated in relief with poppies and summer flowers, each side with a porcelain circular panel enamelled with an allegorical figure depicting one of the four seasons, detachable rim and liner 51cm. high, 31cm. wide, 31cm; 1ft. 8in., 1ft., 1ft.
Sold for 4,750 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2017
A FRENCH ART NOUVEAU BRASS, COPPER, WOOD AND GLASS JARDINIÈRE circa 1890 The rectangular form with beveled corner supports, with black-painted interior. height 9in (22.8cm); width 25in (63.5cm); depth 10 1/2in (26.6cm)
Sold for US$ 1,708 (£ 1,203) inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2009
Art Nouveau Hand Hammered Brass Planter with Base
Sold for $250 at World Auction Gallery LLC in 2021
