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Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris
Prior and Willis
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Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Large French Bronze & Mixed Metal Pedestal, Plinth & Jardinière Torchiere by A. Moreau, Paris – Circa 1900

Create an unforgettable focal point with this exceptional large antique French mixed metal bronze pedestal jardinière torchiere, dating from around 1900 and signed A. Moreau, Paris. Beautifully crafted with exquisite detail, this rare decorative piece combines sculpture, function and timeless elegance, displaying a wonderful aged patina and rich colour that only genuine antique bronze can offer.

Standing on its original polished black marble base, this impressive bronze pedestal is ideal as a jardinière, plant stand, plinth or decorative display stand. Perfect for showcasing a planter, vase, sculpture or other treasured object, it will make a striking addition to a hallway, drawing room, conservatory, reception room or entrance hall.

Features

Authentic French antique dating from circa 1900

Signed A. Moreau, Paris

Fine quality mixed metal bronze construction

Elegant sculptural pedestal and jardinière torchiere design

Original polished black marble base

Suitable as a pedestal, plinth, plant stand or display stand

Rich aged colour and beautiful natural patina

Strong, solid construction

A rare and highly collectable statement piece

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, with attractive age, colour and patina. There are minor historical knocks, marks, and signs of use, consistent with over a century of careful ownership, adding to the authenticity and charm of this exceptional piece.

Dimensions

Diameter: 27cm

Height: 90cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8965

Buy with confidence with our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

We offer competitive UK and international door-to-door delivery, with every item professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.

An exceptional and increasingly hard-to-find French bronze pedestal jardinière by A. Moreau, Paris, combining outstanding artistic craftsmanship with practical versatility. Whether used as a decorative plinth, plant stand, jardinière or sculptural display pedestal, this remarkable antique will bring elegance, sophistication and lasting visual impact to both period and contemporary interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this French Bronze Pedestal Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224334
Dealers Internal Reference
8965
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Large French Bronze & Mixed Metal Pedestal, Plinth & Jardinière Torchiere by A. Moreau, Paris – Circa 1900
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Create an unforgettable focal point with this exceptional large antique French mixed metal bronze pedestal jardinière torchiere, dating from around 1900 and signed A.
Prior and Willis

Moreau, Paris. Beautifully crafted with exquisite detail, this rare decorative piece combines sculpture, function and timeless elegance, displaying a wonderful aged patina and rich colour that only genuine antique bronze can offer.

fig 1. A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
fig 1. Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

Standing on its original polished black marble base, this impressive bronze pedestal is ideal as a jardinière, plant stand, plinth or decorative display stand. Perfect for showcasing a planter, vase, sculpture or other treasured object, it will make a striking addition to a hallway, drawing room, conservatory, reception room or entrance hall.

fig 2. A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
fig 2. Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

Features

Authentic French antique dating from circa 1900

Signed A. Moreau, Paris

Fine quality mixed metal bronze construction

Elegant sculptural pedestal and jardinière torchiere design

Original polished black marble base

fig 3. A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
fig 3. Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

Suitable as a pedestal, plinth, plant stand or display stand

Rich aged colour and beautiful natural patina

Strong, solid construction

A rare and highly collectable statement piece

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, with attractive age, colour and patina. There are minor historical knocks, marks, and signs of use, consistent with over a century of careful ownership, adding to the authenticity and charm of this exceptional piece.

fig 4. A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
fig 4. Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

Dimensions

Diameter: 27cm

Height: 90cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8965

Buy with confidence with our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

We offer competitive UK and international door-to-door delivery, with every item professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.

fig 5. A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
fig 5. Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

An exceptional and increasingly hard-to-find French bronze pedestal jardinière by A. Moreau, Paris, combining outstanding artistic craftsmanship with practical versatility. Whether used as a decorative plinth, plant stand, jardinière or sculptural display pedestal, this remarkable antique will bring elegance, sophistication and lasting visual impact to both period and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this French Bronze Pedestal Stand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224334
Dealers Internal Ref
8965
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
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Archive I A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.

Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed a Moreau Paris

Archive II A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View II
Archive III A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View III
Archive IV A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View IV
Archive V A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View V
Archive VI A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View VI
Archive VII A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View VII
Archive VIII A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View VIII
Archive IX A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base. View IX
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A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
Antique Large Quality French Mixed Metal Bronze Pedestal Plinth Jardiniere Torchiere C1900 Signed A Moreau Paris
Ref: SA1224334
A French dark bronze and gilt pedestal stand featuring an acanthus-carved capital top, a central putto among gilded grapevines, and a stepped circular base.
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During the late 19th century and Belle Epoque period, French foundries produced ornate bronze pedestals and torchieres designed to display prized classical sculptures, urns, or greenery in grand domestic spaces. Influenced by Neoclassical and Baroque Revival aesthetics, these stands reflected the wealth and cultured taste of Victorian and French bourgeois interiors.

These pedestals were predominantly crafted using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting methods to capture intricate figurative details such as putti, acanthus leaves, and floral garlands. Highlights were often accented with gilt metal or fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) contrasting against patinated dark bronze surface finishes.

Authentic period examples exhibit substantial weight, finely chased surface details, and cast signatures or foundry stamps near the base or stem, such as those from prominent Parisian artists or foundries. Natural age wear to the gilding and patination, along with hand-cut threads on internal structural rods, also indicate period construction.

In modern interior schemes, a bronze pedestal serves as an architectural anchor in an entry hall, drawing room corner, or window bay. It creates vertical interest when paired with a contemporary marble bust, a stone vessel, or a large trailing houseplant to balance antique craftsmanship with modern minimalism.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a natural bristle brush to reach detailed recessed areas. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners, brass polishes, or water, which can damage original patination and gilding; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be used occasionally to protect the metal.
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