Neoclassical, Grand Tour, Berlin Cast Iron Casket With Griffins After Schinkel, 19th Century
Artist: D’après Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Blackened iron casket with neoclassical decoration in low relief of griffins, torches, palmettes, and scrolls. Lion's paw feet, acorn-shaped handle.
Beautiful precision of detail made possible by the quality of the molding sand used in Prussia at the time. The design is directly inspired by the ornament collections of Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
In the 1820s and 1830s, owning Berlin cast iron displayed one's patriotism after the Napoleonic Wars.
Beautiful original patina, no cracks or missing pieces.
19th century (1820-1830).
Height: 16 cm,
Length: 17 cm,
Depth: 11 cm.
Shipping costs extra.
Beautiful precision of detail made possible by the quality of the molding sand used in Prussia at the time. The design is directly inspired by the ornament collections of Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
In the 1820s and 1830s, owning Berlin cast iron displayed one's patriotism after the Napoleonic Wars.
Beautiful original patina, no cracks or missing pieces.
19th century (1820-1830).
Height: 16 cm,
Length: 17 cm,
Depth: 11 cm.
Shipping costs extra.
850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Cast iron
Length: 17cm
Width: 11cm
Height: 16cm
Reference (ID): 1731125
Availability: In stock
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