Art Nouveau Majolica Jardinière w/ Elegant Lady and Swans - 15¾" x 21¼"

Evocative of a dreamlike tableau, this early 20th-century Art Nouveau jardinière brings together grace, movement, and romantic symbolism. At its center, a flowing female figure, reminiscent of Alphonse Mucha’s ethereal muses, stands poised between a pair of sculpted swans bowing their heads in gentle symmetry, their arched bodies curving to form a cradle-like basin.

The piece is modeled in richly glazed barbotine (or French Majolica), showcasing exceptional detail from the soft folds of the woman’s pale ivory gown with lemon-yellow accents, to the delicately shaded feathers of the swans in tones of white, grey, and slate. The basin’s exterior is rendered in cool natural tones, while the interior reveals a striking blush pink glaze, adding warmth and depth.

The elegant curve of the swans’ bodies forms a sculptural vessel, ideal for presenting fruit, flowers, or correspondence on a sideboard or entry table. A luminous expression of Belle Époque artistry, this jardinière serves as both functional object and sculptural centerpiece.