A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu planter/vase

List: $22,500.00

A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu planter/vase. This wonderful Jardinière is raised by four scrolled feet supporting a finely chased pierced Ormolu base decorated with dragon masks and foliate scrolls.... — Read More

Item # 14432
H: 12.5 in L: 17 in D: 10.25 in
H: 32 cm L: 43 cm D: 26 cm
France
19th Century
Cloisonné, Ormolu
Belle Époque Period Read More, Japonisme Read More

(Belle Époque Period) - Gaining its name from the optimistic and peaceful period of time between 1871 and World War I, Belle Epoque means “beautiful period”, and occurred during the era of the Third French Republic. This period of economic, colonial, and scientific prosperity brought with it a flourishing artistic climate with numerous literal, musical, theatrical, and visual masterpieces being created. The Eiffel Tower, which was constructed between 1887 and 1889, served as the entrance to the World’s Fair held in Paris. That same year, the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris was founded and showcased the now more mainstream styles of performance including can-can dancing. Belle Epoque dancers and singers were Paris celebrities and became immortalized by the poster arts of Toulouse-Lautrec. Leading up to this period in 1865, the American Civil War was coming to a close, with France proposing to construct the Statue of Liberty as a joint effort with the United States. France would be responsible for the statue, with America constructing the pedestal. Created to celebrate the nation’s success in building a viable democracy, the statue would stand as a symbol of friendship between the French and American people.

(Japonisme) - Japonisme, a French term, refers to the influence of Japanese art and design on Western European artists in the 19th century following Japan's reopening to foreign trade in 1858. While most evident in the visual arts, its impact extended to architecture, landscaping, and decorative arts. Japanese ceramics, metalwork, lacquerware, and cloisonné enamels, which flourished during the Meiji era (1868–1912), captivated European audiences through world fairs and galleries. Enthusiastic writings by critics and collectors further fueled the trend, inspiring Western artists and craftsmen to integrate Japanese styles and motifs into their work.

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