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Large Athénienne, 19th Century

$11,227.67
£8,374.19
€9,600
CA$15,394.51
A$17,293.98
CHF 9,203.66
MX$213,846.73
NOK 112,147.63
SEK 108,430.66
DKK 73,039.17
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About the Item

Large Athénienne crafted from iron with a black patina, supported by three legs terminating in winged lion heads. Resting atop is a basin with gadrooned sides, a domed lid, and three handles. This tripod-style design, executed in classical taste, was inspired by vessels discovered in Pompeii. Provenance: Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 078-08031stDibs: LU1014244311452

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