Object Of Folk Art

Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter


Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter
Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter
Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter
Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter
Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter
Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter
Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter

Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter    Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter

Item Description

Magnificent antique La Rochelle faience planter / basin, octagonal in shape with chamfered corners, dating from the second half of the 18th century. This charming piece of folk art features:

Polychrome high-fired decoration: The hand-painted exterior is decorated with flowering stems, vivid red carnations, olive-green foliage and blue buds.

The interior base is also adorned with a delicate floral garland.

A characteristic shape: It stands on three small conical feet and has two applied side handles decorated with blue dots.



Authenticity: There is no maker’s mark underneath, which is entirely typical of La Rochelle pieces from this period.

Condition: An authentic piece in as-found condition, showing signs of its age and history.

There are numerous small chips, areas of glaze loss and signs of wear along the upper rims, edges and base, as visible in the photos. There are no major cracks running through the body and no apparent restoration. The white tin glaze remains glossy, and the colours are still very fresh.

Shipping and Terms

Extremely careful, secure packaging: The item will be double-boxed with plenty of bubble wrap to ensure it arrives safely without breakage.

Please examine the numerous photos carefully, as they form an integral part of the description of the item’s condition.


Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter    Antique 18th-Century La Rochelle Faience Tripod Planter