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French Versailles Grotto Stone Planter

$5,500per set
£4,145.73per set
€4,848.96per set
CA$7,784.72per set
A$7,925.97per set
CHF 4,564.64per set
MX$95,501.84per set
NOK 52,972.99per set
SEK 53,446.47per set
DKK 36,243.97per set

About the Item

Fleurdetroit presents. for your consideration a pair of stone encrusted planters, reminiscent of the grotto at Versailles. A traveler through the twentieth century, this stone trough is sure to delight and add a sense of intrigue to any garden or terrace local. Comprised of fantastically textured stones, this container has lots of presence an evokes the ethos of the grottos at Versailles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5101222421992

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