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Pair of Breccia Medicea Marble Neoclassical Urns
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for sale €7,488     $8,128
£6,400
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Pair of Breccia Medicea Marble Neoclassical Urns

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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A very decorative, substantial and impressive pair of Breccia Medicea Antico (also known as Breccia Seravezza) marble Neoclassical lidded urns in good original condition. Good quality, by repute from a large country house collection, probably dating from the late 19th century based on an 18th Century design. It was not uncommon for large country houses to commission copies of earlier pieces to augument their collections or replace damaged versions. Italian, circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Breccia Medicea Marble Urns to the 19th Century.

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SA1157692
Dealers Internal Reference
CA480
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.

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A very decorative, substantial and impressive pair of Breccia Medicea Antico (also known as Breccia Seravezza) marble Neoclassical lidded urns in good original condition.
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Good quality, by repute from a large country house collection, probably dating from the late 19th century based on an 18th Century design.
Cella

It was not uncommon for large country houses to commission copies of earlier pieces to augument their collections or replace damaged versions. Italian, circa 1890.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Breccia Medicea Marble Urns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157692
Dealers Internal Ref
CA480
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

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

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A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases.
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Archive I A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases.

Pair of Breccia Medicea Marble Neoclassical Urns

Archive II A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases. View II
Archive III A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases. View IV
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A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases.
pair of Breccia Medicea marble Neoclassical urns
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A pair of Neoclassical lidded urns carved from brecciated purple and cream marble with rectangular handles and stepped square bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectUrns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBreccia Medicea Marble
  • ColourPurple and Cream
  • MotifsRectangular handles, Stepped square base, Lidded top, Spherical finial
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

These two 19th-century Neoclassical urns are shaped from Breccia Medicea marble in rich tones of purple and cream, finished with smooth polished surfaces that highlight natural stone patterns. Each vessel stands upon a stepped square base supporting a circular turned foot, rising to a deep rounded body flanked by rectangular handles. The domed lidded top carries a smooth spherical finial at the apex. Both pieces measure 34 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Such items fit well placed along the top of a large sideboard in a formal dining room or upon a pier table in a hallway.

FAQs

Neoclassical marble urns are defined by symmetry, classical proportions, and inspiration drawn from ancient Roman and Greek vessels, frequently crafted from high-grade coloured marbles during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Breccia Medicea is a historic Italian brecciated marble prized for its angular clasts and rich colour variation, typically combining shades of purple, dark red, cream, and white.

Authentic pieces feature traditional hand-carving marks, hand-turned fittings or metal rod joinery, natural surface patination, and minor wear around the bases and rims consistent with age.

A pair of carved marble urns can be positioned symmetrically on a sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or console table to establish structure and introduce natural stone texture to a room scheme.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth, and clean using warm water with a pH-neutral soap; avoid acidic or abrasive chemical cleaners that etch or dull polished marble surfaces.
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