Vase (2) - Cast iron - Large Cup-Shaped Craters

Pair of large chalice-shaped cast-iron tazze - France, 19th century - Artistic foundry - From a Parisian residence

Description:

Extraordinary pair of large, artistic French cast-iron chalice urns from the second half of the 19th century, authentic decorative elements originally intended to embellish monumental entrances, winter gardens, terraces, staircases, and aristocratic homes.

These important items come from an old Parisian residence and perfectly illustrate the very high quality achieved by the great French foundries of the 19th century, famous throughout Europe for the precision of the casting and the elegance of the ornamental designs.

The entire structure is made of solid cast iron cast in a single block, a feature that grants exceptional robustness and absolute stability. Each piece weighs about 8.2 kg, a testament to the quality of the casting and the thickness of the material used.

The profile recalls the classical urns of Greco-Roman antiquity, reinterpreted in the French neoclassical taste. The upper rim is adorned with a refined decoration of vegetal festoons, while the body, elegantly splayed, ends in a substantial fluting element resting on a fluted stem and a square base.

Particularly fascinating is their original patina, naturally matured over more than a century of history. The vases have been treated exclusively with protective products specific for preserving cast iron from natural oxidation, while preserving their authentic appearance and the charm of time, with no invasive restorations or modern repainting.

This is a pair of striking items of scenographic impact, ideal in both classical and contemporary settings, perfect for enhancing entrances, terraces, gardens, greenhouses, porticoes, or as important interior furnishings.

Condition is very good and perfectly consistent with the period. They show normal surface wear and the splendid original patina that attest to their authenticity and history.

Dimensions of each urn:
Height: 41 cm
Upper diameter: 30 cm
Base: 16 × 15 cm
Weight: about 8.2 kg each

Our in-house architecture/interior design consultant advises:

This pair of large cast-iron chalice urns represents an extraordinarily elegant furnishing solution to enhance grand entrances, porticoes, winter gardens, terraces, and representative spaces. Their formal balance and noble 19th-century patina allow them to fit naturally into both classical contexts and contemporary architectures, where they become genuine focal points of the space. Also splendid flanking a monumental fireplace, a staircase, or an impressive front door, they can be used with everlasting greenery or left deliberately empty, turning them into true decorative sculptures with timeless charm. In a prestigious residence, they are the elements that immediately confer character, authority, and a sense of history to the environment.

Photos are an integral part of the description.

We guarantee highly professional packing, performed by specialized staff, with certified materials and carefully protected shipment to ensure that this important pair of urns reaches the new owner in the same condition as today.