Goblet - Bronze
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Neoclassical ornamental cup from the 19th century (1850–1900), crafted in patinated bronze with classical reliefs, made in Germany, in good used condition with minor signs of age, standing 32 cm high, 8 cm wide and 2 cm deep on a fluted brass stem and a metal base mounted on an ebonised wood plinth.
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19th-century neoclassical ornamental cup, in the Grand Tour style, with a strong sculptural presence and careful decorative richness, measures 32 cm.
The cup is made of patinated bronze, with an attractive relief decoration inspired by classical motifs: vegetal scrolls, garlands and draped swags, accompanied by architectural elements and stylized finials that give it a monumental appearance despite its domestic size.
The piece rises on a fluted worked brass stem, set on an elaborate metal base with geometric and vegetal motifs. The whole rests on an ebonized wooden pedestal, fashioned to imitate black marble—a material combination very characteristic of 19th-century historicist decorative arts.
It preserves an attractive antique patina and signs of use appropriate to its age, reinforcing the piece's character and allowing the passage of time to be appreciated without diminishing its decorative impact. Its aesthetic recalls the European taste for classical Antiquity and the objects popularized by the Grand Tour tradition, conceived to be part of elegant interiors, cabinets and collections.
A particularly striking piece for the contrast between the dark bronze, the golden tones of brass, and the black base, suitable for both a 19th-century decorative arts collection and to preside over a console, study or classical interior. An uncommon example with a strong decorative effect, with numerous details that reveal themselves upon close inspection.
19th-century neoclassical ornamental cup, in the Grand Tour style, with a strong sculptural presence and careful decorative richness, measures 32 cm.
The cup is made of patinated bronze, with an attractive relief decoration inspired by classical motifs: vegetal scrolls, garlands and draped swags, accompanied by architectural elements and stylized finials that give it a monumental appearance despite its domestic size.
The piece rises on a fluted worked brass stem, set on an elaborate metal base with geometric and vegetal motifs. The whole rests on an ebonized wooden pedestal, fashioned to imitate black marble—a material combination very characteristic of 19th-century historicist decorative arts.
It preserves an attractive antique patina and signs of use appropriate to its age, reinforcing the piece's character and allowing the passage of time to be appreciated without diminishing its decorative impact. Its aesthetic recalls the European taste for classical Antiquity and the objects popularized by the Grand Tour tradition, conceived to be part of elegant interiors, cabinets and collections.
A particularly striking piece for the contrast between the dark bronze, the golden tones of brass, and the black base, suitable for both a 19th-century decorative arts collection and to preside over a console, study or classical interior. An uncommon example with a strong decorative effect, with numerous details that reveal themselves upon close inspection.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
32 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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