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Late C18th Neo-classical 'Carrara' Marble Cistern
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €4,095     $4,445
£3,500
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Late C18th Neo-classical 'Carrara' Marble Cistern

18th century
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Late C18th neo-classical 'Carrara' marble cistern; impressive scale, good classical sarcophagus shape; the top having a deep stepped moulding above the ogee shaped body on a bold cavetto shaped base, raised on a shallow plinth having an architectural arched design. Having a flat back so can stand against a wall. The interior with a drainage hole. Can be cleaned if desired for interior use.

Italian circa 1800

Good condition with some weathering, two minor historic chips to the back corners, commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions (ins) 28 wide x 17 high x 16 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
43.2cm (17.01")
Width
71.1cm (27.99")
Depth
40.6cm (15.98")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Neoclassical Marble Garden Cistern to the 18th Century.

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SA1196019
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R1246
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Description
Late C18th neo-classical 'Carrara' marble cistern; impressive scale, good classical sarcophagus shape; the top having a deep stepped moulding above the ogee shaped body on a bold cavetto shaped base, raised on a shallow plinth having an architectural arched design. Having a flat back so can stand against a wall. The interior with a drainage hole. Can be cleaned if desired for interior use.

Italian circa 1800

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Good condition with some weathering, two minor historic chips to the back corners, commensurate with age and use.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Dimensions (ins) 28 wide x 17 high x 16 deep

Height
43.2cm (17.01")
Width
71.1cm (27.99")
Depth
40.6cm (15.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Neoclassical Marble Garden Cistern to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196019
Dealers Internal Ref
R1246
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina.
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Archive I A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina.

Late C18th neo-classical 'Carrara' marble cistern

Archive II A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina. View IV
Archive V A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina. View V
Archive VI A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina. View VI
Archive VII A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina. View VII
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina.
Late C18th neo-classical 'Carrara' marble cistern
Ref: SA1196019
A late 18th-century Neoclassical Carrara marble cistern featuring a curved basin, flared top rim moulding, and a stepped rectangular base with a weathered stone patina.
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A Neoclassical marble cistern is a stone water basin or planter dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, designed with symmetrical lines and classical mouldings inspired by ancient Greek and Roman forms.

These cisterns were carved from solid blocks of natural metamorphic stone, primarily Italian Carrara marble, chosen for its density, fine grain, and ability to withstand outdoor exposure.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-chiseled tooling marks, subtle structural asymmetry, classical moulding profiles, and organic weathering or lichen growth consistent with long-term exposure.

In an outdoor landscape, it functions as a central focal point filled with low topiary or trailing flora. Within a conservatory or entrance hall, it can serve as a decorative architectural feature.

Marble should be cleaned gently using pH-neutral soap and water, avoiding acidic compounds or high-pressure washers that erode the stone and strip away historical surface patina.
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