A PAIR OF LARGE PLASTER MODELS OF URNS IN GEORGE III NEOCLASSICAL STYLE, 20TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF LARGE PLASTER MODELS OF URNS IN GEORGE III NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
20TH CENTURY, AFTER EARLY 19TH CENTURY EXAMPLES
In the style of ancient volute kraters, each cast with Apollo and the Nine Muses in relief, between bands of Vitruvian scrolls, anthemia and swags, on waisted socles
The vases 134cm high; 219cm high overall including oak plinth

Provenance: Moulded after Coade stone originals at Gosfield Hall, Essex

Catalogue Note: The striking Neoclassical design of the present vases was produced by a number of manufactories during the 19th century. Note for example the impressive urns at Anglesey Abbey, which are attributed to the renowned terracotta manufactory of Blashfield. A version of this vase is also recorded on the balustraded terrace at Buckingham Palace.

Condition Report:
Each urn has the minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age, both have some slight surface wear, one with some yellow residue in the recesses, possibly a previous paint.
One with repair to relief and each with slight surface dimpling and pouring bubbles due to manufacture. Chips to dentil moulded band.

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