Rare Gilt Bronze Pompeii Decorated Urns of Vine Leaves, circa 1830 - a Pair

Description

19th century magnificent rare pair of core bronze exuberant Roman style decorated urns with highly raised finely detailed swirling vine … more 19th century magnificent rare pair of core bronze exuberant Roman style decorated urns with highly raised finely detailed swirling vine leaves and berries on black marble bases. This pattern is based on a Roman design discovered in the excavation of Pompeii in the 1600s. The gilt chased three-dimensional vine leaves decorated with sprigs of berries lend a beautiful aura to the piece. The glow of the vine leaves and berries contrast nicely with the expertly rendered technique of the background. Fabricated in the finest manner as by Thomire & Cie. of Paris. less