Decorative tray - The four seasons - Renaissance revival
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A solid cast brass Renaissance Revival decorative tray dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, 34 cm wide and 24.5 cm in diameter with a 3 cm depth, weighing 1.86 kg, featuring four allegorical medallions around a central recess and ornate borders, in good antique condition with minor patina.
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An elegant and remarkably heavy late 19th or early 20th-century Renaissance Revival decorative tray crafted from solid cast brass.
This finely detailed historicist piece features a classicizing layout celebrating the Four Seasons. The rim and borders are adorned with intricate mannerist scrolls, stylized arabesques, and a punched textured background that provides a beautiful contrast to the raised reliefs.
Arranged around the central recessed boss are four highly crisp, distinct allegorical portrait medallions representing the cycle of the year: Spring: A classical bust adorned with a delicate leaf and floral wreath. Summer: A portrait flanked by rich sheaves of wheat/grain (Ceres/Demeter). Autumn: A profile woven with grapevines and holding a Bacchic thyrsus staff. Winter: A figure heavily cowled and hooded against the cold. Flanking the circular plate are two grand, ornate openwork side handles that seamlessly integrate into the majestic design.
Material & Craftsmanship: Unlike common, thin stamped metal reproductions, this piece is made from exceptionally dense, solid cast brass, giving it a commanding physical presence and a substantial weight of nearly 2 kilograms. The surface retains a beautiful golden gleam from decades of careful polishing, while the deeper recesses showcase an authentic, dark aged patina that accentuates the depth of the reliefs.
Condition: In very good antique condition. The repoussé and cast details remain incredibly sharp and well-preserved. Minor age-commensurate surface pitting and tiny oxidation spots are present within the crevices, confirming its authentic age and casting method. No structural damage, cracks, or repairs. Unmarked, which is entirely typical for continental European art brassware of this era.
Dimensions & Weight:
Width (including handles): 34 cm
Diameter (of the circular dish): 24.5 cm
Height/Depth: 3 cm
Weight: 1.86 kg (1860 grams)
A superb, high-quality display piece perfect for collectors of Renaissance Revival metalwork, or as a stately calling card tray/desk accessory for an elegant interior.
The item will be securely packed and shipped with track and trace.
An elegant and remarkably heavy late 19th or early 20th-century Renaissance Revival decorative tray crafted from solid cast brass.
This finely detailed historicist piece features a classicizing layout celebrating the Four Seasons. The rim and borders are adorned with intricate mannerist scrolls, stylized arabesques, and a punched textured background that provides a beautiful contrast to the raised reliefs.
Arranged around the central recessed boss are four highly crisp, distinct allegorical portrait medallions representing the cycle of the year: Spring: A classical bust adorned with a delicate leaf and floral wreath. Summer: A portrait flanked by rich sheaves of wheat/grain (Ceres/Demeter). Autumn: A profile woven with grapevines and holding a Bacchic thyrsus staff. Winter: A figure heavily cowled and hooded against the cold. Flanking the circular plate are two grand, ornate openwork side handles that seamlessly integrate into the majestic design.
Material & Craftsmanship: Unlike common, thin stamped metal reproductions, this piece is made from exceptionally dense, solid cast brass, giving it a commanding physical presence and a substantial weight of nearly 2 kilograms. The surface retains a beautiful golden gleam from decades of careful polishing, while the deeper recesses showcase an authentic, dark aged patina that accentuates the depth of the reliefs.
Condition: In very good antique condition. The repoussé and cast details remain incredibly sharp and well-preserved. Minor age-commensurate surface pitting and tiny oxidation spots are present within the crevices, confirming its authentic age and casting method. No structural damage, cracks, or repairs. Unmarked, which is entirely typical for continental European art brassware of this era.
Dimensions & Weight:
Width (including handles): 34 cm
Diameter (of the circular dish): 24.5 cm
Height/Depth: 3 cm
Weight: 1.86 kg (1860 grams)
A superb, high-quality display piece perfect for collectors of Renaissance Revival metalwork, or as a stately calling card tray/desk accessory for an elegant interior.
The item will be securely packed and shipped with track and trace.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1860 g
Brass type
Cast brass
Title additional information
Renaissance revival
Model
The four seasons
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
24.5 cm
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