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Pair of Wonderful Quality `Grand Tour` Bronze Urns.
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Pair of Wonderful Quality `Grand Tour` Bronze Urns.

19th century
Sold 22 March 2025 · Donald Allison Antiques
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An exceptional quality pair of Grand Tour bronze urns .

The casting is the finest quality , the patination is a beautiful and deep dark rich colour, they also have the attraction of being supported on rouge marble bases . They have their original gilt bronze liners which are removable .

The condition is also exceptional and totally original , no damage , no restoration .

French or possibly Italian , circa 1840 - 1850 .

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated these Grand Tour Bronze Urns to the 1850s.

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SA1003032
Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

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An exceptional quality pair of Grand Tour bronze urns .
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The casting is the finest quality , the patination is a beautiful and deep dark rich colour, they also have the attraction of being supported on rouge marble bases.
Donald Allison Antiques

. They have their original gilt bronze liners which are removable .

The condition is also exceptional and totally original , no damage , no restoration .

French or possibly Italian , circa 1840 - 1850 .

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated these Grand Tour Bronze Urns to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003032
Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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A pair of dark patinated bronze Grand Tour urns featuring classical figural relief scenes, flared rims, and stepped red marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Pair of Wonderful Quality `Grand Tour` Bronze Urns.

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Donald Allison Antiques
Telephone 0796 1031 462
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The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark patinated bronze Grand Tour urns featuring classical figural relief scenes, flared rims, and stepped red marble bases.
Pair of wonderful quality `Grand Tour` bronze urns.
Ref: SA1003032
A pair of dark patinated bronze Grand Tour urns featuring classical figural relief scenes, flared rims, and stepped red marble bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsFigural relief frieze, Leaf and dart rim, Scrolled handles, Stepped marble plinth
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour bronzes refer to miniature or scaled replicas of classical antiquities collected by wealthy travellers, predominantly young aristocrats, touring Europe and Italy from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Authentic period pieces were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax method, often featuring patinated surfaces to mimic excavated antiquities, and frequently mounted on marble plinths.

Authentic pieces usually display deep, stable patination, fine hand-chased detailing in the cast relief, appropriate wear to the underside, and heavy, quality metalwork indicative of 19th-century foundry techniques.

They can be positioned centrally on a mantelpiece, console table, or bookcase to introduce sculptural symmetry, gravitas, and historical depth to modern or traditional schemes.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical polishes, water, or abrasive cleaners, which can strip the historical patina and damage the metal surface.
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