Urn - Marble, Spelter - Historicism-style decorative urn





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Historicism Ornate Decorative Urn on Marble Pedestal
Decorative urn in the Classical style of Historicism. The egg-shaped body of the urn is adorned with floral reliefs (acanthus leaves) and is flanked by side ram heads or faun heads (see photos). It is carried by curved supports that rest on a round base. All of this stands on a profiled pedestal of reddish-beige veined marble, finished with four richly ornate feet. The urn lid is crowned by a pinecone-shaped knob.
Manufacturer: Unknown (no foundry mark or signature visible)
Origin: France or Germany
Year of appearance: ca. 1880 – 1900
Period: Historicism ( Gründerzeit )
Style: Neoclassicism / Neo-Louis XVI
Technique: Metal casting, patinated/bronzed, stone masonry, assembled
Material: Zinc die-cast (spelter / régule) – recognizable by the typical gray, unpatinated interior, as well as veined marble
Condition:
Overall condition: In good, original condition for its age with authentic age patina. Object is complete and securely mounted.
Surface: Age-related wear and abrading of the original bronzing at the edges and elevated areas of the relief (see photos). No cracks or deformations in the metal casting.
Marble pedestal: Intact and without dents; visible lines (see image_5.png) are part of the natural veining of the stone (no cracks).
Bottom: firmly screwed, feet later equipped with felt gliders to protect furniture.
Interior: Age-typical stains and oxidation of the uncoated zinc casting, not visible from the outside.
Measurements:
Height (with lid knob): 34.4 cm
Width: 11.3 cm
Depth: 11.3 cm
Weight: 2,760 g
Shipping note: Will be securely packed and insured for shipping.
Historicism Ornate Decorative Urn on Marble Pedestal
Decorative urn in the Classical style of Historicism. The egg-shaped body of the urn is adorned with floral reliefs (acanthus leaves) and is flanked by side ram heads or faun heads (see photos). It is carried by curved supports that rest on a round base. All of this stands on a profiled pedestal of reddish-beige veined marble, finished with four richly ornate feet. The urn lid is crowned by a pinecone-shaped knob.
Manufacturer: Unknown (no foundry mark or signature visible)
Origin: France or Germany
Year of appearance: ca. 1880 – 1900
Period: Historicism ( Gründerzeit )
Style: Neoclassicism / Neo-Louis XVI
Technique: Metal casting, patinated/bronzed, stone masonry, assembled
Material: Zinc die-cast (spelter / régule) – recognizable by the typical gray, unpatinated interior, as well as veined marble
Condition:
Overall condition: In good, original condition for its age with authentic age patina. Object is complete and securely mounted.
Surface: Age-related wear and abrading of the original bronzing at the edges and elevated areas of the relief (see photos). No cracks or deformations in the metal casting.
Marble pedestal: Intact and without dents; visible lines (see image_5.png) are part of the natural veining of the stone (no cracks).
Bottom: firmly screwed, feet later equipped with felt gliders to protect furniture.
Interior: Age-typical stains and oxidation of the uncoated zinc casting, not visible from the outside.
Measurements:
Height (with lid knob): 34.4 cm
Width: 11.3 cm
Depth: 11.3 cm
Weight: 2,760 g
Shipping note: Will be securely packed and insured for shipping.

