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Pair of Large Antique Italian Marble Urns with Dancing Cherubs

$35,000per set
£26,656.30per set
€30,725.28per set
CA$48,964.76per set
A$55,033.16per set
CHF 28,659.82per set
MX$669,339.30per set
NOK 366,737.46per set
SEK 347,775.19per set
DKK 229,313.24per set
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About the Item

A pair of monumental antique marble urns. Each urn is carved with raised impressive cherubs depicting dancing. Eight cherubs on each urn, draped with ribbon/tassels. The carving is done very decoratively and shows great detail. The bases are octagon shaped with egg and dart pattern edging. There is some minor damage along the bottom edge of each urn. See attached photos These pieces were previously owned "Albert Anastasia of Fort Lee, New Jersey. The urns adorned the entrance of the property. The home was later sold to an owner at the time of the New York Yankees, Del Webb and then later to comedian Buddy Hackett.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Diameter: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E1238A/B-CNNNN1stDibs: f92851706287875183fs

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