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Imposing Pair Of French Ornamental Lead Vases Based On The Sosibios Vase

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2912

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2013

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Item Description

A wonderful pair of ornamental lead vases in the Attic style with original patination dating to the early 20th century.

French circa 1900 -1910.

Having a superb colour and patination, moulded in lead after a model taken of the ancient Attic crater by Sosibios.  The two scrolled handles issuing from the heads and necks of swans, the body displaying in relief various gods including Hermes, Apollo and maenads, raised upon a circular socle. Retaining a good part of the original varnish.

These large scale vases / urns are extremely imposing, ideal statement piece for any garden or entrance.

We have mounted these urns on sandstone plinths for display purposes which are removable if wished. They stand 83cm high when on the plinths.

Width: 17 inches - 43cm
Height: 29 inches - 74cm
Depth: 17 inches - 43cm

Item Info

Seller

LOVEDAY

Seller Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire

Item Dimensions

H: 74cm W: 43cm D: 43cm

Period

1900-1910

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1438 869819

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