Vase (2) - sheet metal - H : 32 cm

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Antique green-painted metal jardinière in neoclassical/Empire style, circa 1900, with a square slightly flared form, dimensions 32 cm high by 15.5 cm wide, weight 630 g.

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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 depicting figures in Neoclassical style.
Material: painted 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 "tin" (lacquered or painted sheet metal), typical of the Empire or Napoleon III style of the 19th century.

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

Lacquered sheet metal (tin), often with gold decorations in stencil or hand-painted.
Decoration: The specimen features classical figures and vegetal motifs, similar to the "trionfi di armi" or the "classical figures" found on era objects of the same kind.
Shape: Slightly flared square structure toward the top (like a jardinière or inverted bell), resting on a plinth base.

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

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 depicting figures in Neoclassical style.
Material: painted 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 "tin" (lacquered or painted sheet metal), typical of the Empire or Napoleon III style of the 19th century.

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

Lacquered sheet metal (tin), often with gold decorations in stencil or hand-painted.
Decoration: The specimen features classical figures and vegetal motifs, similar to the "trionfi di armi" or the "classical figures" found on era objects of the same kind.
Shape: Slightly flared square structure toward the top (like a jardinière or inverted bell), resting on a plinth base.

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

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
630 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III Style
Metal type
sheet metal
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
H : 32 cm
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Style
Antique
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
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