Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
These stunning urns have been superbly cast in the same form as the ancient Roman vase, the campana shaped form features rich ornamention with an applied beaded decorated border and a pair of intertwining vine handles to each with various immortal masks. They are raised on square black marble bases.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25 cm x Width 17 cm x Depth 14 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 5 inches
The Warwick Vase was found in fragments by Gavin Hamilton in 1769–1770 digging in the silts of Lake Pantanello in the grounds of the Villa Tiburtina, the villa of the Roman Emperor Hadrian outside Rome. It was restored in 1772–1774 by Grandjacquet to designs by Piranesi for Sir William Hamilton, who gave it to George Greville, Earl of Warwick. The Vase stood in the courtyard of Warwick Castle for almost two centuries until it was purchased for The Burrell Collection in 1979. A monumental marble sculpture in the form of a two-handled drinking cup, it is decorated with acting masks and motifs relating to the cult of the Roman god of wine, Bacchus (the Greek god Dionysos).
The Vase was one of many fine sculptures with which Hadrian (who ruled the Roman Empire from 117 to 138) adorned the gardens of his palatial villa. The Dionysian imagery of many of these sculptures evoked the pleasures of life enjoyed through good wine and feasting. Since its rediscovery the Warwick Vase has been a major source of inspiration for the Neo-Classical school in the decorative arts in Britain.
Our reference: A2809a
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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