Lot Essay
This composition is based on authentic Renaissance elements, such as the triangular stand and baluster stem, combined with a shell and merman above, for which there is no prototype.
Property from the Estate of
JOSEPHINE C. BENNETT
A BRONZE COMPOTIER
Details
A BRONZE COMPOTIER
IN THE PADUAN RENAISSANCE STYLE
The basin formed as a merman terminating in a shell, above a fluted baluster shaped stem, atop a triangular base decorated in foliate scrollwork ----- 10¼in. (26cm.) high, rich brown patina
IN THE PADUAN RENAISSANCE STYLE
The basin formed as a merman terminating in a shell, above a fluted baluster shaped stem, atop a triangular base decorated in foliate scrollwork ----- 10¼in. (26cm.) high, rich brown patina
Provenance
Count Sebastiano Barrozi, Venice, Italy