Bronze Medici vase from the late 18th century after Antique
Bronze Medici vase from the late 18th century after Antique
Circa 1780-1800
46 x 40 cm (18 ¹/₈ x 15 ³/₄ inches)
bronze
DESCRIPTION
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Large Medici vase in bronze with a dark green patina.
Frieze representing an antique bacchanal.
Diameter of the vase: 40 cm.
Width of the base: 21 x 21 cm.
After the "Cratère Borghese", Athens First century BC, Louvre Museum.
To be compared with similar works by bronzemaker Pierre Chibout ( 1779-1824).