Pair Of Patinated Bronze And Enamel Tazzae, Italy, 19th Century
Pair of pedestal tazzae in patinated and engraved bronze, the rim adorned with chased motifs, the center of the well featuring a circular polychrome enamel medallion depicting portraits of women in profile in the antique style, resting on a baluster stem and a quadrilobe base.
Italy. 19th century.
H_22 cm L_20 cm
Signs of use, wear to the patina, slight cracks or wear to the enamel.
Display objects in patinated bronze enhanced with painted enamels and historiated motifs enjoyed great popularity in the 19th century, drawing inspiration from Renaissance models and the fascination for classical antiquity.
This piece belongs to the production of art objects and Grand Tour souvenirs, prized by European collectors and travelers for the quality of their chasing and the elegance of their enameled medallions.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1134763
Availability: In stock
