A painted cast iron garden urn by A. Motteau of Buenos Aires
A painted cast iron garden urn by A. Motteau of Buenos Aires, late 19th century, the lobed rim above a Vitruvian scroll cast neck, above a festooned cylindrical body cast with rams' masks and bows, the square socle mounted with a plaque inscribed A. MOTTEAU GARAY 1272 BUENOS AIRES, 72cm high, 55cm wideCondition Report: The urn has another indistinctly inscribed plaque to the other side of the socle, also for Motteau.The urn has a weathered red painted finish and some surface wear and oxidisation overall. The interior and socle are also oxidised. Aside from the usual minor wear and weathering commensurate with age and outdoor exposure, the urn is in perfectly presentable shape. The socle is approximately 26cm squareCondition Report Disclaimer
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A painted cast iron garden urn by A. Motteau of Buenos Aires, late 19th century, the lobed rim above a Vitruvian scroll cast neck, above a festooned cylindrical body cast with rams' masks and bows, the square socle mounted with a plaque inscribed A. MOTTEAU GARAY 1272 BUENOS AIRES, 72cm high, 55cm wideCondition Report: The urn has another indistinctly inscribed plaque to the other side of the socle, also for Motteau.The urn has a weathered red painted finish and some surface wear and oxidisation overall. The interior and socle are also oxidised. Aside from the usual minor wear and weathering commensurate with age and outdoor exposure, the urn is in perfectly presentable shape. The socle is approximately 26cm squareCondition Report Disclaimer
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