Search 0
7,890  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1221781
FOR SALE
£22,000
Email
Save
Large Grand Tour Marble Labrum Imo Boschetti
Cella
for sale €25,740     $27,940
£22,000

Cella

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2019
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1221781
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Large Grand Tour Marble Labrum Imo Boschetti

19th century
For Sale by Cella
Description

What we have here is an impressive, substantial and very rare example of a large scale 19th century italian Grand Tour carved white Carrara statuary marble Roman labrum. Classic egg and dart rim border with central gadrooned bowl and stylised central flower finial. Four superbly modelled swans to each corner. Beautifully fluted spreading stem and carved block base. Discovered in a orangery of a west country manor house where it had been used as a planter for many years. We have cleaned it as far as we are prepared to go so the stains of decades of dirt are still visible. We will leave it to the buyer to decide whether to clean it further. A labrum was a water vessel used in ancient Roman baths and gardens. An identical red marble version to this example can be seen in the 'Gabinetto delle Maschere' in the Vatican Museum in Rome (see C.H.Tatham 'Etchings Representing the best Examples of Ancient Ornamental Architecture). Fantastic example and a very rare survivor, possibly from the workshop of Benedetto Boschetti. This would look stunning on a plinth. Italian, probably Rome, circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Marble Labrum to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221781
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1107
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
What we have here is an impressive, substantial and very rare example of a large scale 19th century italian Grand Tour carved white Carrara statuary marble Roman labrum. Classic egg and dart rim border with central gadrooned bowl and stylised central flower finial. Four superbly modelled swans to each corner. Beautifully fluted spreading stem and carved block base.
“
Discovered in a orangery of a west country manor house where it had been used as a planter for many years.
Cella

We have cleaned it as far as we are prepared to go so the stains of decades of dirt are still visible. We will leave it to the buyer to decide whether to clean it further. A labrum was a water vessel used in ancient Roman baths and gardens. An identical red marble version to this example can be seen in the 'Gabinetto delle Maschere' in the Vatican Museum in Rome (see C.H.Tatham 'Etchings Representing the best Examples of Ancient Ornamental Architecture). Fantastic example and a very rare survivor, possibly from the workshop of Benedetto Boschetti. This would look stunning on a plinth. Italian, probably Rome, circa 1850.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Marble Labrum to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221781
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1107
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cella Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding.
1 / 6
Archive I A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding.

Large Grand Tour Marble Labrum Imo Boschetti

Archive II A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding. View II
Archive III A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding. View III
Archive IV A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding. View IV
Archive V A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding. View V
Archive VI A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding. View VI
Enlarged Archival View

Cella
Telephone 020 8299 4945
Location
London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
Items For Sale 74
Items Sold 301
Cella
Verified Since May 2019
View Dealer Info
Location: London, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified
May 2019
For Sale
74
Sold
301
A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding.
Large Grand Tour marble labrum imo Boschetti
Ref: SA1221781
A carved white marble labrum basin resting on a fluted pedestal and square plinth, featuring winged corner handles and egg-and-dart moulding.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A labrum is a classical shallow basin or vessel, originally derived from ancient Greek and Roman public baths, characterized by a wide bowl supported by a central column pedestal. During the 18th and 19th centuries, grand tour participants acquired scaled marble reproductions inspired by ancient stone originals excavated in Italy.

Classical labra are typically hand-carved from solid white marble, such as Carrara or Statuary marble, or coloured hardstones like porphyry and alabaster. Construction involves turning the pedestal on a lathe and hand-carving decorative elements like fluting, egg-and-dart borders, and mythical beasts.

Authentic 19th-century Grand Tour pieces exhibit fine hand-carved crispness, natural patination in recessed areas, and slight unevenness indicative of hand tools. The underside and socket joins often display period iron or lead pins, alongside light surface oxidisation consistent with age.

A marble labrum functions as a prominent decorative centerpiece when positioned atop a foyer entry table, a grand sideboard, or a central pedestal. Its architectural form complements both classical interiors and minimalist spaces where sculptural geometry takes priority.

Dust the item regularly with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to prevent dirt accumulation in carved recesses. Avoid acidic cleaning products, harsh chemicals, or abrasive pads, using only pH-neutral stone cleaner and distilled water when necessary.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories