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C19th Grand Tour Bronze Warwick Vase, Large Proportions
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C19th Grand Tour Bronze Warwick Vase, Large Proportions

19th century
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Good C19th Grand Tour Bronze Warwick Vase, of large proportions; the rim with an egg and dart border above trailing vine leaves and the classical masks below cast in high relief; the handles to either side being entwined vine branches, with acanthus leaves to the underside of the bowl on a moulded waisted socle and a square plinth.

A fine quality casting with a good rich patination.

French circa 1860

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 14 wide x 10.75 deep x 10 high

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Vase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA474298
Dealers Internal Reference
R0331
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Description
Good C19th Grand Tour Bronze Warwick Vase, of large proportions; the rim with an egg and dart border above trailing vine leaves and the classical masks below cast in high relief; the handles to either side being entwined vine branches, with acanthus leaves to the underside of the bowl on a moulded waisted socle and a square plinth.

A fine quality casting with a good rich patination.

French circa 1860

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 14 wide x 10.75 deep x 10 high

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Vase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA474298
Dealers Internal Ref
R0331
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base.
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Archive I A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base.

C19th Grand Tour Bronze Warwick Vase, Large Proportions

Archive II A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base. View II
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Archive V A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base. View VII
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A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base.
C19th Grand Tour Bronze Warwick Vase, large proportions
Ref: SA474298
A 19th-century patinated bronze Warwick vase with relief Bacchanalian masks, intertwined vine handles, and a square base.
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  • ObjectUrns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBacchanalian masks, Twisted vine handles, Grapevine rim, Square plinth base
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This nineteenth-century Grand Tour bronze Warwick vase embodies the Neoclassical style with large proportions and a rich dark brown patinated finish. The piece rests on a square plinth base supporting a moulded waisted socle, with acanthus leaves decorating the underside of the bowl. High-relief Bacchanalian masks encircle the body, complemented by an egg and dart border and trailing vine leaves along the rim, and twisted vine branches forming handles on either side. Measuring 25 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, the urn sits suitably on a sideboard top in a dining room or living area as a decorative display piece.

The design originates from an ancient Roman marble vase discovered in 1771 at Hadrians Villa in Tivoli. During the nineteenth century, bronze cast reductions of the vase became celebrated Grand Tour souvenirs acquired by wealthy European travellers.

These decorative vessels are cast in bronze alloy using either lost-wax or sand-casting techniques. The cast pieces are subsequently hand-chased for surface detail and finished with chemical patination to achieve a dark, protective tone.

Authentic period examples exhibit crisp detail in the casting of the Bacchanalian masks, precise hand-chasing on the vine handles, substantial weight, and genuine surface oxidisation within recessed areas rather than applied paint.

A bronze Warwick vase functions as a focal point when displayed on a sideboard, marble console table, or library desk, where its dark metal contrast complements contemporary and traditional decorative schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Avoid abrasive cleaners or liquids, and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax annually to preserve the patinated finish.
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