Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This stunning bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant brown patina. The urn features an egg and dart rim, entwined vines handles and a body cast with masks. It is raised on a circular ormolu fluted foot and round plinth base.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x Width 22 x Depth 14
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches
Lost Wax Method
sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture.
In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.
Our reference: A1986
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn 19th Century
