Antique Blue and White Savona Urn-19th Century

Produced in the 1800’s, this hand-carved and weathered marble urn sits on a circular plinth with molding. The lidded urn (stylized lid) is depicted as having a drapery covering. In antiquity, a fabric covering a vessel often symbolized the barrier between heaven and earth. The material is gathered in the back, allowing the front of the urn to be shown. A foliate swag runs diagonally across the face of the urn, presenting as a heraldic (dexter) bend. Our 19th century draped urn...

This stunning lidded urn might have once been found in a 19th century Italian apothecary. The front of the shaped urn body has the hand-painted phrase “C. Violaru”, which is the heavily abbreviated form of the Latin word for violet (violaceum). Up until the mid-1700’s, apothecaries would make syrups from violets and use it to treat kidney ailments. Above the Latin wording is a whimsical musical scene with a man blowing a horn leading a couple who is holding hands over rocky terrain lined with shrubbery. A large house and trees can be seen behind the trio with a pair of mountains in the distance. On the opposite side of the urn is a floral display with a bird perched on a rock. Beneath the bird is a geometric design, possibly a stylized sun with radiating beams of light. Both scenes are segmented by a pair of thin quarter round moldings that encircle the entire vase. Other hand-painted motifs include floral and foliate margents, geometric patterns, and Vitruvian waves that are infilled with horizontal fluting. The sides of the urn have a fish-scale background beneath two mustachioed mascarons. Both men have been styled in grotesque fashion, with a pair of spiraled horns emanating from their heads. In between the horns is a looping handle that is affixed to the body in similar tight spirals. The domed lid has three scrolled arms that merge in a geometric finial. The base color of the urn is white, with illustrations in a monochromatic cobalt oxide blue, reminiscent of Delft blue pottery...

These huge urns, cast in France from crushed stones and cement measure an astounding 63 inches tall. They are nearly the same dimension as the original “Vase...

Reminiscent of 17th-century Portuguese azulejo tiles, which were inspired by Delft products of the Netherlands, this pair of French ceramic t...

This handsome pair of limestone vases on pedestals are originally from Italy, produced circa 1960’s. Hand-carved in the traditional Campana shape, t...

After the original 18th century garden vases, entitled Autumn, by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, this pair of large cast garden vases are in the classic krater form. A sprawling scene with mascarons, rams’ heads, and grapevines are set between egg and dart molding and gadrooned lobes. Made with a mixture of crushed stone and cement (known as reconstituted stone), the tall vases were imbued with a cream coloring agent during the casting process. Each vase is supported by a thick rectangular plinth beneath a tapering neck adorned with geometric motifs and Vitruvian waves filled with flowers. These impressive garden vases will make a wonderful statement, inside or outdoors. Originally part of a set of four vases depicting the seasons of Autumn and Spring, which were designed for the Chateau de Choisy by Ange-Jacques...

Hand carved Campagne shape white marble urn with flecks of gray. Beaded rim above tapering body with ribbed bottom sitting on a socle and plinth base...

19th century lead urn with angel images. Inside of urn measures width 9" at bottom and 12" height.

Pair of swirled, left and right, hard stone Russian urns with elaborates gilded bronze mounts featuring floral finials and pierced bases.

A beautiful unglazed terracotta urn from England, circa 1860. It has gained a great patina from years of exposure, giving it a unique texture and fleck of color. A pair of shaped han...

A beautiful unglazed terracotta urn from England, circa 1860. It has gained a great patina from years of exposure, giving it a unique texture and fleck of color. A pair of shaped han...

A beautiful unglazed terracotta urn from England, circa 1860. It has gained a great patina from years of exposure, giving it a unique texture and fleck of color. A pair of shaped han...