Jardiniere c. 1800

This pair of ceramic jardinieres, or plant pots, is a fine example of Neoclassical design. The decorative motifs, including the classical urns and stylized floral patterns, reveal the influence of ancient Greek and Roman art on the ceramics of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These jardinieres, with their elegant form and delicate ornamentation, would have graced the homes of fashionable collectors of the period.