Souvenir Du Grand Tour - Important Pair Of Neoclassical Vases - Metal With Excavation Patina

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Large pair of vases forming planters
Patinated metal (regula) and sea green marble
Dimensions : H. 37,5 ; D. of the base 13 (cm.)
Late 19th century

Very large model of crater vases, richly decorated with antique scenes in the slight round, friezes of figures, friezes of ivy and gadroons.

A souvenir of the great tour
Iconography linked to archaeological discoveries was a popular theme for Italian artists in the 19th century. Mostly intended for the English and French, these small bronzes were intended to be taken to neighbouring countries as a souvenir of the trip to Italy. There is a whole production linked to this trip, such as small mosaics, marble busts and so on.
Local bronze-founders, in Naples for the Pompeian finds, and in Rome and Florence for the Etruscan finds, produced a great profusion of these models. 

Condition report: 
Excellent condition, still with their pot covers, one small patina tear, large model.