Stunning 20th-Century Rocaille Cement Tree Stump Planter - 26½"

This stunning rocaille planter is crafted from cement and takes the highly realistic form of a tree stump, with an impressively detailed bark texture. The intricate sculpting captures the knots, cracks, and natural relief of wood, while the coloration enhances the lifelike effect. A work by a 20th-century French rocailleur, the piece is signed with a small enameled plaque embedded in the cement.

Rocaille garden ornaments, widely popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, were designed to mimic natural elements like wood, stone, and coral while offering the durability of cement. These pieces became especially prized in European gardens as decorative yet functional features, blending effortlessly with natural landscapes. The artisan’s signature suggests a specialized craftsman, continuing the tradition of this distinctive garden art.

This planter can be used indoors or outdoors, either as a standalone piece or grouped with similar elements for a striking display. Its organic form makes it ideal for enhancing a rustic or naturalistic garden design, while indoors, it serves as a unique statement piece, bringing a touch of nature into an interior space.