Large Bronze Ewer, 19th Century

This is undoubtedly the expression of French eclecticism in what it produced most beautifully in the second half of the 19th century. Often criticized, this style rereading the styles of the past in the light of new scholarly discoveries, in their broad outline and in their national specificities, has nevertheless shown a vitality renewing dormant motifs.

Bringing a new dynamism to the Gothic, Viollet-le-Duc (1814 - 1879) was the most famous representative of his time. Paul Abadie fils (1812 - 1884) also made an impression by giving new life to the Romanesque style. As for the reading of the French Renaissance, many were those who looked into it and our bronze craftsman is undoubtedly a proud representative of it.

This large, purely decorative, openwork bronze ewer borrows its rich ornamentation from the French Renaissance in a rereading that is both skillful and spirited. In the center of the belly, the fictitious coat of arms are very characteristic of this French 19th century diving into its artistic heritage. Hunters and birds populate the ewer while its handle is surmounted by a magnificent dragon and adorned under the lip with an elegant feminine mascaron.

We must admire here the very beautiful work of sculpture and carving as well as the great finesse and the exceptional size of this ewer in very good condition and presented on its green marble base.

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This ewer is visible in our store in Bordeaux, 64 rue Notre-Dame, 33000 Bordeaux and on our websitehttps://pipat-antiquites.fr/en/
Dimensions:

Height: 83 cm
Width / diameter: 30 cm
Depth: 18.5 X 18.5 cm

Price: 4900 €

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Delivery price in metropolitan France: 65 €
Delivery price in Europe: 75 €
Delivery price to other destinations: 115 €