Napoleon Iii Ebonized Jardiniere or Fern Stand

This dramatic French ebonized jardiniere or fern stand dates from the period of Napoleon Iii and features its original faience plate made in Gien France. Plate is marked ""GEOFFROY Et Cie" and "GIEN". The stand features winged female dore bronze mounts at each shoulder, thin animalistic legs with stretcher holding the plate, a reticulated brass gallery along top of rectangular well (not lined), and decorative cross mounts on each side. There is damage to one leg and the underside of the stretcher where plate resides. We have all missing pieces from the stretcher to facilitate restoration. The decorative band outlining the jardiniere well is loose on one side, but could be easily repaired. The stand is a bit wobbly and we recommend repair to the leg and stretcher. It measures 32" high, 20.5" wide and 13.5" deep. This item resides in our client's home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, and may be seen in person by appointment.

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