Magnificent Pair of Greco-Roman Style Silvered Urns

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...

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...

This pair of brightly silvered bronze chenets are from France (circa 1900), in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of laurel leaf festoons and pots au feu finials. They were used in well-appointed homes, not only to decorate the front of the fireplace, but to prevent burning logs from rolling onto priceless rugs, should they break free of the fire. Often seen in natural wrought iron, or gilded in gold (in finer homes), it is unusual to see them in silvered bronze. Each finial has two pots au feu of different sizes and orientation adorned with a laurel swag. The larger fire pot...

Period Napoleon III furnishings are typically very versatile items, due to the fact that they incorporate elements from preceding styles, allowing these “Second Empire” pieces to be ...

Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...

Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...

Grand pair of late 19th century, terracotta urns featuring reliefs of Neptune / Poseidon amidst the waves flanked by a hippocampus and a sea serpent. Stamped “Galloway Pottery, Phila...

Each baluster form with lions heads and cherub handles.

Pair of Asian Japanese style (19th Cent) bronze palace urns with bird reliefs, flared tops and dragon handles (minor rePair to 1 handle) (PRICED AS Pair)

Medici style, Fantastic pair of decorative Italian urns. Permanent original Pewter finish on solid bronze. Wonderful relief procession of drama, music, and dance. Handles on each sid...

Rustic pair of French painted metal garden urns on stands or jardiniere planters. Made in the neoclassical taste they feature large acanthus motif han...

Pair of vintage Renaissance style Medici composite stone campana urns with relief decoration and figural scene, with ram's head handles on a spiral pedestal base. The history of the...