"Pair Of Warwick Vases In Patinated Bronze On Green Marble Bases"
France, 19th centuryA superb pair of antique-inspired neoclassical vases, after the famous Warwick Vase, made in France around 1880. These imposing pieces are cast in richly detailed patinated bronze with a gilt interior and rest on solid green-veined marble bases. The decoration, borrowed from the Bacchic iconography of Antiquity, features expressive masks of Bacchus, vine garlands, panther skins, and classical ornamentation in high relief. The twisted handles, shaped like coiled stems, add a harmonious sculptural movement. Each bowl rests on a molded foot, itself mounted on an architectural marble pedestal.Dimensions: 36cm wide x 26cm deep x 40cm highMaterials: Patinated bronze, gilt bronze (interior), green veined marbleOrigin: France, circa 1880Condition: Excellent, with a beautiful patina and a remarkable level of detailInspired by a Roman vase rediscovered near Tivoli and made famous by Warwick Castle, these vases embody the scholarly and classical taste of the Grand Tour period. They form a masterful decorative presence, ideal for a neoclassical or eclectic interior.