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Large C19th French Campana-shaped Cast Bronze Vase or Wine-cooler in the Neo-classical Style After Clodion.
M Lees and Sons
for sale €878     $953
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M Lees and Sons

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Large C19th French Campana-shaped Cast Bronze Vase or Wine-cooler in the Neo-classical Style After Clodion.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Large C19th French campana-shaped cast bronze vase or wine-cooler in the neo-classical style after Clodion.

The tapering body cast with a bacchanalian scene of cavorting cherubs or amorini harvesting grapes for wine-making. The sides with boldly cast horned ram’s-head handles . The rim of the vase with ovolo or ‘egg-and-dart’ detail and having a band of grape-vines beneath.

The vase body supported on a turned and fluted spreading socle , with a further vine-cast ring onto a square plinth base with re-entrant corners.

Of impressive scale and proportions, in excellent original condition with a rich consistent colour, patina and surface to the bronze .

The design after the celebrated French sculptor Claude Michel , known as Clodion (1738-1814) .

H 12”

W 12”

D 9”

D (interior of body) 5.5”

France c.1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Bronze Campana Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149486
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 256
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Large C19th French campana-shaped cast bronze vase or wine-cooler in the neo-classical style after Clodion.
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The tapering body cast with a bacchanalian scene of cavorting cherubs or amorini harvesting grapes for wine-making.
M Lees and Sons

The sides with boldly cast horned ram’s-head handles . The rim of the vase with ovolo or ‘egg-and-dart’ detail and having a band of grape-vines beneath.

fig 1. A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base.
fig 1. Large C19th French Campana-shaped Cast Bronze Vase or Wine-cooler in the Neo-classical Style After Clodion.

The vase body supported on a turned and fluted spreading socle , with a further vine-cast ring onto a square plinth base with re-entrant corners.

Of impressive scale and proportions, in excellent original condition with a rich consistent colour, patina and surface to the bronze .

The design after the celebrated French sculptor Claude Michel , known as Clodion (1738-1814) .

H 12”

W 12”

D 9”

D (interior of body) 5.5”

France c.1860

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Bronze Campana Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149486
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 256
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base.

Large C19th French campana-shaped cast bronze vase or wine-cooler in the neo-classical style after Clodion.

Archive II A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,589
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base.
Large C19th French campana-shaped cast bronze vase or wine-cooler in the neo-classical style after Clodion.
Ref: SA1149486
A 19th-century French dark bronze campana-shaped urn featuring relief carving of putti, satyr mask handles, and a square pedestal base.
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A campana urn is a bell-shaped decorative vessel featuring a wide flaring rim, deep body, and pedestal base, modelled after classical Greco-Roman designs revived during the Neoclassical period.

Nineteenth-century French bronze vessels were created using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, followed by hand-chasing to crisp the intricate surface relief and applying chemical patination.

Authentic period bronzes display heavy weight, precise hand-finished chasing details, natural surface patination, and classical motifs such as putti, satyr masks, and vine leaves.

A large bronze urn operates as a commanding focal point placed centrally on a dining table, mantelpiece, or sideboard to provide classical proportion and visual weight.

Dust surface detail regularly using a dry soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals; an application of microcrystalline wax protects the patina against oxidisation.
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