Pair of bronze vases lacquered in faux porphyry with applications in chiseled and gilded bronze, Rome, late 19th century – early 20th century, Neoclassical style

Pair of bronze vases lacquered in faux porphyry with applications in chiseled and gilded bronze, Rome, late 19th century – early 20th century, Neoclassical style Measurements: H 79 x upper diameter 60; H with base cm 99; base cm 30 x 30 x h 4.5 Price: confidential negotiation Object accompanied by a certificate of authenticity The valuable and particular pair of large vases was made in Rome towards the end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century. The vases are in lacquered bronze to simulate the material effect of porphyry, a stone used in antiquity for very important artifacts destined for imperial residences. Porphyry is a very hard stone and difficult to work, which in this case is simulated to make the vases easier to transport and use. On the sides of the lower convex part of the vases are inserted applications in chiseled and gilded bronze in the shape of a bearded male head that could be referred to Zeus (or Jupiter for the Romans), head of all the gods and of Olympus, the god of the sky and thunder. The vases currently rest on a wooden base made in recent times. The pair of vases, large in size, is distinctly decorative and easy to fit into any context. It can be placed in the corners of various rooms, such as studies, entrances and lounges, placed on pedestals or on top of furniture, inserted in bathrooms or used as a pair of flower boxes. They are also suitable for display in covered outdoor environments.