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Large 19th Century Terracotta Urn Planter Jardinaire
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Large 19th Century Terracotta Urn Planter Jardinaire

19th century
Description

Large terracotta urn in the classical form, this example has very fine and full decoration rather than the flat designs found on later pieces. It is in remarkable good condition with only a few minor losses around the edges. This must be an early one and certainly no later than 19th Century.

80cm high

82cm diam

The base of the plinth is 37cm

TF060

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

The Fine Art Fund has dated this 19th Century Terracotta Urn to the 19th Century.

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SA1066594
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TF060
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Description
Large terracotta urn in the classical form, this example has very fine and full decoration rather than the flat designs found on later pieces. It is in remarkable good condition with only a few minor losses around the edges. This must be an early one and certainly no later than 19th Century.

80cm high

82cm diam

The base of the plinth is 37cm

TF060

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

The Fine Art Fund has dated this 19th Century Terracotta Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066594
Dealers Internal Ref
TF060
The Fine Art Fund
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024

We source top quality georgian and regency fine furniture made in the united kingdom by the best cabinet makers of the time.

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A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth.
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Archive I A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth.

Large 19th Century Terracotta Urn Planter Jardinaire

Archive II A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth. View II
Archive III A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth. View III
Archive IV A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth. View IV
Archive V A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth. View V
Archive VI A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth. View VI
Archive VII A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth. View VII
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A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth.
Large 19th Century Terracotta Urn Planter Jardinaire
Ref: SA1066594
A weathered 19th-century terracotta garden urn featuring classical face mask reliefs, floral garlands, an egg-and-dart rim, and a fluted pedestal base on a square plinth.
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  • ObjectGarden Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Neoclassical
  • MaterialTerracotta, Clay
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsClassical mask handles, Floral swags, Gadrooned rim, Fluted pedestal base
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This large nineteenth-century garden urn belongs to the Victorian Neoclassical style and stands on a square plinth. Cast in terracotta clay with a warm terracotta red colour, the vessel exhibits a weathered and aged patina with minor losses along the edges. The bowl displays a detailed egg-and-dart rim, classical mask handles on each side, and low-relief floral swags that wrap around the circumference, supported by a fluted pedestal base. Measuring 80 cm high by 82 cm wide by 82 cm deep, the planter makes a grand statement when placed beside a front door or positioned within a sunlit conservatory to house large floral arrangements or evergreen shrubs.

FAQs

During the 19th century, terracotta gained widespread popularity across Britain and Europe for garden ornaments due to advancements in manufacturing techniques and a revival of neoclassical aesthetics. These urns were frequently modelled after ancient Greek and Roman vessels to decorate formal garden terraces, country estate grounds, and grand conservatories.

Traditional terracotta urns were crafted from refined clay pressed or cast into plaster moulds, often created in multiple sections including the rim, body, mask details, and pedestal base. The assembled components were joined using clay slip before being fired at high temperatures to ensure durability against weather exposure.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit crisp, hand-finished mould details, subtle variations in clay colour, and natural surface patination such as lichen or moss growth. Older terracotta often features substantial weight from dense clay, seam lines from historical multi-part moulding, and natural weathering along raised details.

A weathered terracotta urn serves as an architectural focal point on a terrace, flanking an entranceway, or positioned at the termination of a garden path. Indoors, it functions in a sunlit conservatory, entrance porch, or hallway, placed directly on stone flooring to introduce historical texture.

To prevent frost damage in colder months, ensure adequate drainage holes remain clear and raise the urn slightly off wet ground using pot feet. Clean the surface using water and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding harsh chemical treatments or high-pressure washing that would strip the established historical patina.
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