19th Century French Cast Iron Urn, Cast by A. Durenne, After Claude Ballin I

Wonderful antique Arras bistro table / garden table of polished wrought and cast iron, with riveted connections. The table top is original and undamaged. 19th Century height 67.5 ...

Sommevoire France, 1880-1885, cast-iron This cast-iron statue was made by Antoine Durenne in the late 19th century. Durenne got his education at l’Ecole des Arts et Metiers in Angers and at l’Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He graduated in 1842 and in 1847 he bought a small foundry in the picturesque village of Sommevoire. He is best known for his animal sculptures. Nowadays his work can still be admired in public spaces, like parks. This statue shows Cupid seated on a panther. Cupid, son of Venus and god of love, can be recognized by his arrows and wings. The same statue was placed in Blossac Park (French: Parc de Blossac), a historic private garden and now a public park, in Poitiers, France. Between the years 1880 and 1885 Durenne made sculptures of nymphs...

An impressive pair of monumental sized cast iron putti. These super large sculptures are made in the manner of the 18th century. The cast iron has it's orig...

Late 19th century fireplace of stunning Vert d'Estours marble, in the style of French Baroque. This is a return fireplace and comes with a complete beautifully decorated cast iron fi...

Antique French chinoiserie commode. 19th century black painted chest of drawers with carved details in shades of beige, red and green. With ...

Large shallow planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. Made from fiber cement, t...

A pair of mid to late 19th century French terracotta garden urns with cherubs after a design by Claude Ballin (1615-1678). An almost identical depiction in bronze resides in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. This pair were sourced from an estate in Scotland. Each is of a matching design depicting a large, highly decorative urn with lattice border, turned socle and embellishments between twin handles in the form of sulking cherubs above lion faces. Thanks to their impressive scale and aged, ancient look, this pair of antique vases make a magnificent feature in any setting, instilling a space with grandeur and period French opulence. Goldsmith to Louis XIV, Claude Ballin was a talented French goldsmith and metalworker of the 17th century. Commissioned to create several garden vases for the Palace of Versailles, Ballin’s vases and urns gained popularity throughout Europe. A drawing from the Met Museum pictured showcases the design for a large vase executed in bronze for the gardens of Versailles...

Pair of 19th century French cast iron planters with years of wear to their beautiful patina. Great overall condition with drain holes.

These cast iron urns are a beautiful example of French late 19th-century design. They have a timeless quality that makes them a perfect addition to any garden or outdoor space. The u...

The size, age, and classical form of these 19th century French cast iron Medici urns is what makes them special. Although they have recently been ...

Lovely pair of antique French cast iron Campana garden urns, planters or jardinières. These beautiful Classic form French garden urns would make a ...

19th Century Cast iron planter urn form with fine foliate detail throughout.