Vase - sheet metal - H : 32 cm

This object is a decorative vase in a classical style, characterized by a flared shape with a square base and painted decorations in gold tones on a dark background that depict figures in a neoclassical style.
Material: varnished metal or composite material.
Style: Neoclassical or Empire, suitable for interior decoration.
Feature: It has a solid base and a distinctive geometric shape.
A neoclassical vase in "tôle" (sheet metal lacquered or painted), typical of the Empire or Napoleon III style of the 19th century.

These vases were often made of lightweight metal, such as iron or tin, and decorated with gold motifs on dark or green backgrounds.

Painted metal sheet (tôle), often with gold decorations applied by stencil or hand-painted.
Decoration: The piece features classical figures and vegetal motifs, similar to the "trionfi di armi" or the "classical figures" found on objects of the same era.
Form: A slightly flared square structure toward the top (a jardinière or inverted bell), resting on a plinth base.

Vases of this type are often sold in pairs and can achieve significant value depending on condition and age:
Pair of green-lacquered vases (19th century): Valued between €350 and €400 at specialized auctions.
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