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Venetian C18th Style Italian Walnut Font / Jardiniere.
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Venetian C18th Style Italian Walnut Font / Jardiniere.

19th century
Description

An imposing Venetian influenced 18th-century style carved walnut font / jardinière, richly patinated to a lustrous colour, presents an exuberant display of sculptural carving. Its Clam like shell-form basin is deeply fluted beneath and edged with sweeping, naturalistic ridges. Three semi clad carved Mermaid figures support the bowl.

Below, scrolling acanthus detail unite the figures with the shaped shelf beneath. Slender, elegant splayed legs descend to carved claw feet, lending the composition stability and graceful movement. The contrast between polished flesh, textured hair and rugged shell carving animates this decorative centrepiece, and would suit a classical interior or an eclectic display.

attributed to;

Vincenzo Cadorin (1854 - 1925) sculptor and eboniste, was trained in the studio of Augusto Benvenuti and then studied at the Venetian Academy. He worked near Dresden in 1886 as cabinet maker for the Queen of Saxony.

See Christopher Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, p.434, pl.1284 for an almost identical table.

Batch 90 SYZZE 63150

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Carved Italian Walnut Jardiniere to the 19th Century.

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SA1240546
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SKU00002820
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Description
An imposing Venetian influenced 18th-century style carved walnut font / jardinière, richly patinated to a lustrous colour, presents an exuberant display of sculptural carving.
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Its Clam like shell-form basin is deeply fluted beneath and edged with sweeping, naturalistic ridges.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Three semi clad carved Mermaid figures support the bowl.

fig 1. An 18th-century style carved walnut jardiniere featuring three mythical figures supporting a large shell basin on a tripod base.
fig 1. Venetian C18th Style Italian Walnut Font / Jardiniere.

Below, scrolling acanthus detail unite the figures with the shaped shelf beneath. Slender, elegant splayed legs descend to carved claw feet, lending the composition stability and graceful movement. The contrast between polished flesh, textured hair and rugged shell carving animates this decorative centrepiece, and would suit a classical interior or an eclectic display.

fig 2. An 18th-century style carved walnut jardiniere featuring three mythical figures supporting a large shell basin on a tripod base.
fig 2. Venetian C18th Style Italian Walnut Font / Jardiniere.

attributed to;

Vincenzo Cadorin (1854 - 1925) sculptor and eboniste, was trained in the studio of Augusto Benvenuti and then studied at the Venetian Academy. He worked near Dresden in 1886 as cabinet maker for the Queen of Saxony.

See Christopher Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, p.434, pl.1284 for an almost identical table.

Batch 90 SYZZE 63150

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Carved Italian Walnut Jardiniere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240546
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002820
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I An 18th-century style carved walnut jardiniere featuring three mythical figures supporting a large shell basin on a tripod base.

Venetian C18th Style Italian Walnut Font / Jardiniere.

Archive II An 18th-century style carved walnut jardiniere featuring three mythical figures supporting a large shell basin on a tripod base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century style carved walnut jardiniere featuring three mythical figures supporting a large shell basin on a tripod base. View III
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An 18th-century style carved walnut jardiniere featuring three mythical figures supporting a large shell basin on a tripod base.
Venetian C18th style Italian Walnut font / jardiniere.
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  • ObjectJardiniere
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShell basin, Mythological figures, Acanthus carved legs, Tripod base
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Venetian influenced 18th-century style jardiniere dates from the 19th century and takes the form of a sculptural walnut font. The warm brown timber displays a lustrous patina across an exuberant display of craftsmanship, featuring a clam-like shell-form basin deeply fluted beneath and edged with sweeping naturalistic ridges. Three semi-clad carved mermaid figures support the central bowl above scrolling acanthus detail that unites the figures with a shaped shelf. Slender splayed legs descend to carved claw feet, providing structural stability beneath the tripod base. Visible details include polished wooden surfaces, textured hair on the figures, and rugged shell carvings. Measuring 96 cm high, 70 cm wide and 60 cm deep, the object serves as a decorative centrepiece. Suitable for placement in a foyer centre, the piece functions as an ornate jardiniere within a classical interior or an eclectic display. The composition combines utility with theatrical mythological figures, presenting a maximalist wonderland design vibe. The tripod support balances the weight of the large central shell basin while maintaining an open silhouette beneath the shelf. Each carved leg terminates in a defined claw foot, anchoring the tripartite structure securely to the ground. The walnut construction throughout exhibits consistent rich tones and detailed figurative carving visible from all angles.

FAQs

An 18th-century style Italian carved jardiniere is an ornamental wooden stand or receptacle designed to hold floral arrangements or decorative displays, influenced by Baroque and Rococo aesthetics.

Grand Italian jardinieres were traditionally hand-carved from dense European hardwoods such as walnut or chestnut, often finished with natural wax or polished to highlight the natural timber grain.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery, visible hand-tool marks on unexposed reverse surfaces, and characteristic Italian regional motifs like acanthus leaves, sirens, and carved shell motifs.

Designers position sculptural jardinieres as focal architectural accents in entryways, foyers, or formal drawing rooms to introduce historical texture and wood craftsmanship into contemporary spaces.

Preserve carved walnut by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically, while keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.
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