Exceptional Empire Jardinière — Jaget et Pinon Tours — Imperial Green — circa 1890-1900

A splendid prestige jardinière in grand feu faience, from the workshops of the celebrated Touraine manufactory Jaget et Pinon (1890-1919 period). This masterpiece stands out for its decoration "with Eagles and Bees", the most noble and sought-after iconography of Touraine production.

Colour & Enamel: an enamel ground in Imperial green of rare depth, obtained by grand feu firing, offering a striking contrast with the gilding.

Ornamentation: rich fine-gold decoration composed of two confronted Imperial Eagles and a sprinkling of Napoleonic bees.

Side pieces: animated handles in relief figuring oak branches laden with acorns, emblems of strength and permanence, entirely enhanced with gold.

Frieze: neck girded with a frieze of Neoclassical scrollwork and palmettes on a dark green band.

Perfect state of preservation. Very brilliant enamel. Gilding showing slight signs of use on the reliefs consistent with its antiquity. Weight 6.700 kg.