Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Palatial Garden Urns/Medici Vases With Carved Marble

Description

Pair of beautiful bell-shaped palatial garden urns carved with fine white marble depicting classical imagery of female figures and grapevines. … more Pair of beautiful bell-shaped palatial garden urns carved with fine white marble depicting classical imagery of female figures and grapevines. Inspired by the ancient Roman-era Medici vase.
Made in Italy, Late 18th-Early 19th Century.
About the Medici Vase:
The Medici Vase is a remarkable example of ancient Roman marble work that has captivated art enthusiasts for centuries. Believed to date back to the 1st century AD, the vase is a monumental piece characterized by its impressive size and intricate relief decorations.
During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there was a resurgence of interest in classical art and design, often referred to as Neoclassicism. This period saw a revival of ancient Roman and Greek styles, and the Medici Vase became an iconic piece that encapsulated the ideals of this era.
Dimensions:
33"H x 26"D less