Continental Neoclassical Style Carved and Painted Jardiniere

Early 20th century, one-part form, mahogany with gilt and ebonized highlights, egg and dart rim, acanthus carved gilt leaves to body and legs, triple column support, triangular concave form flush base.

39.5 x 26 x 26 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Copied after a model probably made by William Trotter of Edinburgh, circa 1815, for the Marquess of Tweeddale at Yester House.

Sothebys, 18 October, 2006, Lot 307.

Paint loss and flaking to edge, exterior and interior; shrinkage crack and separation at base;