Italian Art Nouveau Majolica Pedestal and Planter with Heron, circa 1900A striking Italian Art Nouveau majolica pedestal and planter dating from the early 20th century.This sculptural piece features an elegant heron standing among stylized marsh reeds, supporting a removable planter richly decorated with water lily leaves and delicate pink lotus blossoms. The design beautifully reflects the Art Nouveau fascination with nature, combining flowing organic forms with finely modeled wildlife motifs.Executed in richly glazed ceramic, the planter displays a harmonious palette of soft greens, whites, pinks, and warm ochre tones. The removable bowl allows the piece to function both as a decorative planter and as an impressive standalone sculptural object.The composition recalls the celebrated naturalistic ceramics produced throughout Europe during the Art Nouveau period and demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with Italian majolica production of the era.Marked "Made in Italy" on the underside.Pedestal:Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)Diameter: 30 cm (11.8 in)Weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs)Planter:Height: 22 cm (8.7 in)Diameter: 33 cm (13 in)Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lbs)Total Height:98 cm (38.6 in)An impressive decorative and collectible statement piece for collectors of Art Nouveau ceramics, majolica, and nature-inspired design.