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Large, Substantial Bronze Urn with Mythological Figures in Bas Relief

$10,000
$12,50020% Off
£7,682.63
£9,603.2920% Off
€8,827.25
€11,034.0720% Off
CA$14,066.24
CA$17,582.8020% Off
A$15,802.79
A$19,753.4920% Off
CHF 8,256.98
CHF 10,321.2320% Off
MX$192,880.43
MX$241,100.5420% Off
NOK 104,839.55
NOK 131,049.4320% Off
SEK 98,684.35
SEK 123,355.4320% Off
DKK 65,872.25
DKK 82,340.3220% Off

About the Item

Beautifully sculpted and cast, this large and remarkable bronze urn is enlivened with a series of nude mythological figures in bas relief, the dark bronze color highlighted with areas of verdigris, indicating that it sat in an outdoor garden. The figures are superbly modeled, and the relief is high, bringing great drama to the scenes. The figures are clearly inspired by Greek and Roman sculpture, but the two large handles are executed in a florid, Renaissance manner. The bronze is heavy and substantial, indicating that it dates to the turn of the 20th century, and the piece sits on a marble base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Bronze has been exposed to outside weather, and areas exhibit a beautiful verdigris finish. The marble base has been repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865112735081

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