Pair of American Art Nouveau Vases "Satyr & Maenad" by Roman Bronze Works

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A PAIR OF ART NOUVEAU BRONZE VASES DEPICTING A SATYR AND MAENAD
Cast by Roman Bronze Works of New York … Read more A PAIR OF ART NOUVEAU BRONZE VASES DEPICTING A SATYR AND MAENAD
Cast by Roman Bronze Works of New York | circa early 20th century
Item # 411SXU18A

A fabulous pair of vases with naturalistic and chaotic surface texture throughout the trapezoidal bodies around the bold and playful portrait busts of a Satyr in one and a Maenad in the other. They oppose eachother brilliantly, his face coy and playful with a sleepy eye winking at the Maenad. They are finished in a complex chemical patination that is highly variated in the right lighting - overall very dark brown with hints of ochre, verdigris, light brown and black. Both are sealed on the underside with the Roman Bronze Works foundry cachet and "#3" while one also has a "2" captured directly from the underlying mold in the underside. An unusual and most dramatic pair.


Measurements: 16" H x 5 3/4" W x 5 3/4" D

Condition Report:
Fine original condition. Light wear to the patina, this cleaned and sealed in wax. Ready to place. See less