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Pair of Early 20th Century American Folk Art Geode Planters
$8,500per set
£6,472.74per set
€7,391.46per set
CA$11,943.55per set
A$13,104.35per set
CHF 6,902.74per set
MX$155,890.06per set
NOK 88,423.29per set
SEK 80,742.54per set
DKK 55,221.33per set
About the Item
Rare, unusual, and almost extraterrestrial in their presence, this pair of early 20th-century American folk art planters turns the humble garden vessel into a geological fantasia. Hand-formed in concrete and then entirely encrusted with natural geodes gathered from southern Indiana’s rivers, they bristle with crystalline texture—glittering pockets, mineral blooms, and rough-hewn contours that catch the light in unexpected ways. Each planter feels like it was pulled from the earth mid-transformation, a collision of human imagination and raw natural wonder.
They sit comfortably within the lineage of American folk art, a tradition defined not by academic training but by instinct, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to place. Just as whirligigs, bottle trees, and tramp art reframed everyday materials into something lyrical, these planters elevate river-worn stones into sculptural objects with genuine soul. In a garden, on a terrace, or flanking a modern entryway, they read as artifacts of pure, unfiltered creativity—quietly magical and entirely one-of-a-kind.
- Dimensions:Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some geodes are missing around the permitter of both pieces, and at the base of one piece. These loses can be seen in the photos.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: RIGHTPROPER35931stDibs: LU3738347571422
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