Large antique Italian terracotta urn / vase / jardinière / planter, Louis XIV period (late 17th century - early 18th century) monumental sculptural piece designed for both indoor and outdoor use.
This rare architectural terracotta urn-vase or jardinière is shaped as an amphora and it is a powerful example of Italian decorative arts from the early 1700s, combining the exuberance of late 17th century Louis XIV and Baroque design with an early classical refinement that anticipates the Louis XVI style.
It rises from a strong octagonal base and develops into a richly modelled body with deep fluting and classical relief decoration.
The surface is enriched with grotesque-inspired ornamentation, geometric motifs, egg and dart patterns, rosettes, and classical friezes, creating a layered visual rhythm typical of high-end antique garden sculpture and architectural terracotta.
The most striking feature of this monumental garden urn...
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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Terracotta Furniture