What is the historical origin of Neoclassical French tazzas?

Tazzas derived from ancient Greco-Roman drinking vessels and were widely resurrected during the Renaissance and French Neoclassical movements. During the early nineteenth century, French artisans created bronze and marble tazzas inspired by archaeological discoveries in Pompeii and Herculaneum to display classical motifs in grand residences.

How were early nineteenth-century bronze and marble tazzas constructed?

These decorative objects were crafted using lost-wax or sand-casting methods for the bronze bowls and mounts, which were then hand-chased and patinated. The bases were precisely carved from decorative marble blocks, such as Siena or Giallo Antico, and joined using internal iron or brass threaded rods.

How can one identify authentic early nineteenth-century bronze tazzas?

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-chasing detail along high-relief areas, evidence of historic oxidation or original patination in recessed areas, and hand-cut threading on internal fixings. Marble bases often display natural mineral veining with subtle edge wear consistent with age.

How should a pair of antique bronze tazzas be styled in a modern interior?

A pair of bronze tazzas works exceptionally well when arranged symmetrically on a marble mantelpiece, a dining room sideboard, or a entryway console table. Placing them alongside understated modern artwork creates a compelling visual contrast between contemporary minimalism and classical craftsmanship.

What is the proper care routine for patinated bronze and marble objects?

Maintain patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface finish. Marble elements should be kept clear of acidic liquid cleaners and polished with a neutral pH stone cleaner to prevent dulling or etching.

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A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size

Name: A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1224541
Price: 2950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Loveday Antiques

Description

A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size

French Circa 1820

These tazzas are incredibly finely detailed and of the finest quality throughout. The bases of the tazzas themselves are cast with flowers tied with ribbons and the stem or socles have leaf castings which are extremely naturalistic and not stylised as is more usually the case.

An outspreading mushroom-form knop supports the heavily gadrooned bowl and the rim has a fine egg and dart decoration and a beaded upper edge.

The most outstanding feature of the pieces might be the handles which have beautiful mask form terminals, possibly representing Ceres the goddess of the harvest and plenty, the theme of the decoration overall therefore being abundance, entertaining and food. This suggests that they might originally have been designed to be placed in a dining room or entrance hall as symbols of the generous entertainments provided by the owners of the house.

The handles also feature leaf and scrollwork and the casting is extremely crisp and clear. The bronzes have also attained a very fine patination with plenty of variation in colour and surface interest. The quality of the metalwork suggests a French origin for these wonderful pieces-the French bronziers being the most respected artisans in their field across Europe at this point.

The tazzas stand on double Siena marble plinths, the lower one enclosed by another darted bronze moulding. The marble used for these plinths is extremely striking in its figure and the depth of colours in the veining.

The finest materials were used in the construction of these pieces and they are of outstanding quality of design and execution.

Dimensions

Width 7 1/4 inches - 18.5cm

Height 10 1/2 inches - 27cm

Depth 7 1/4 inches - 18.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

18.5cm (7.28")

Depth

18.5cm (7.28")

Declaration

Loveday Antiques has dated this French Bronze Marble Tazzas to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1224541

Dealers Internal Reference

3005

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Description

A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size

French Circa 1820

These tazzas are incredibly finely detailed and of the finest quality throughout.

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The bases of the tazzas themselves are cast with flowers tied with ribbons and the stem or socles have leaf castings which are extremely naturalistic and not stylised as is more usually the case.

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fig 1. A pair of early nineteenth-century French patinated bronze tazzas with ornate scroll handles mounted on square veined yellow marble plinths. — fig 1. A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size

An outspreading mushroom-form knop supports the heavily gadrooned bowl and the rim has a fine egg and dart decoration and a beaded upper edge.

The most outstanding feature of the pieces might be the handles which have beautiful mask form terminals, possibly representing Ceres the goddess of the harvest and plenty, the theme of the decoration overall therefore being abundance, entertaining and food. This suggests that they might originally have been designed to be placed in a dining room or entrance hall as symbols of the generous entertainments provided by the owners of the house.

fig 2. A pair of early nineteenth-century French patinated bronze tazzas with ornate scroll handles mounted on square veined yellow marble plinths. — fig 2. A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size

The handles also feature leaf and scrollwork and the casting is extremely crisp and clear. The bronzes have also attained a very fine patination with plenty of variation in colour and surface interest. The quality of the metalwork suggests a French origin for these wonderful pieces-the French bronziers being the most respected artisans in their field across Europe at this point.

fig 3. A pair of early nineteenth-century French patinated bronze tazzas with ornate scroll handles mounted on square veined yellow marble plinths. — fig 3. A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size

The tazzas stand on double Siena marble plinths, the lower one enclosed by another darted bronze moulding. The marble used for these plinths is extremely striking in its figure and the depth of colours in the veining.