A striking example of 19th-century French faience, this elegant cachepot features a luminous celadon ground adorned with richly hand-painted floral bouquets in deep garnet, buttery yellow, plum, and forest green. The gently flared rim and pedestal base create a refined classical silhouette, while applied leaf-form handles—outlined in burgundy—add sculptural charm and dimension.
The soft celadon glaze provides a serene backdrop to the painterly florals, giving the piece both decorative warmth and timeless sophistication. Subtle age wear and minor glaze irregularities are consistent with antique faience and add to its authentic character.
Beautiful styled with orchids, topiaries, or displayed on its own as a statement object, this piece bridges French country elegance with collected European charm.
Era: 19th Century
Origin: France (faience)
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Condition: Antique; light wear consistent with age, light crazing as well as one hairline crack as noted in the picture
Dimensions: 10.5” x 11”
A striking example of 19th-century French faience, this elegant cachepot features a luminous celadon ground adorned with richly hand-painted floral bouquets in deep garnet, buttery yellow, plum, and forest green. The gently flared rim and pedestal base create a refined classical silhouette, while applied leaf-form handles—outlined in burgundy—add sculptural charm and dimension.
The soft celadon glaze provides a serene backdrop to the painterly florals, giving the piece both decorative warmth and timeless sophistication. Subtle age wear and minor glaze irregularities are consistent with antique faience and add to its authentic character.
Beautiful styled with orchids, topiaries, or displayed on its own as a statement object, this piece bridges French country elegance with collected European charm.
Era: 19th Century
Origin: France (faience)
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Condition: Antique; light wear consistent with age, light crazing as well as one hairline crack as noted in the picture
Dimensions: 10.5” x 11”
