{"product_id":"vintage-cast-iron-napoleon-bonaparte-statue-on-marble-base-copy","title":"Antique Faux Bronze Black Basalt Medici Urn with Greco-Roman Figural Reliefs, 1880s","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-Century Style Faux Bronze Black Basalt Medici Urn with Greco-Roman Figural Reliefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant Neoclassical Medici-style urn with a dark faux-bronze finish and rich green, verdigris-style patina accents. Inspired by the celebrated Medici Vase in Florence's Uffizi Gallery, this decorative vessel showcases the timeless artistry of classical Greco-Roman design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Campana-shaped urn features a wide flared rim adorned with an intricate egg-and-dart motif. Its sculptural body features raised classical Greek figures in various poses, including draped figures and mythological-inspired scenes, surrounded by grapevine and leaf borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of reeded loop handles terminate in ornate bearded masks, adding architectural interest and classical character. The lower bowl is embellished with intricate floral and acanthus leaf motifs, transitioning into a beautifully fluted pedestal with a circular base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep black finish, accented with green patination throughout the recessed details, evokes aged bronze while emphasizing the elaborate sculptural reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReminiscent of late 19th-century Italian Grand Tour decorative arts, this urn captures the elegance and sophistication of European Neoclassical design. A striking statement piece for a mantel, console table, bookshelf, or curated collection of antiques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neoclassical, Greco-Roman, Grand Tour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th-century style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1880 design attribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black basalt-style cast composition with faux-bronze painted finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black with dark bronze tones and green verdigris-style patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Campana-shaped Medici urn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raised Greco-Roman figural reliefs, grapevine and leaf borders, egg-and-dart rim, floral and acanthus motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two reeded loop handles with bearded mask terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fluted circular pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medici Vase, Uffizi Gallery, Florence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possibly Italy; unverified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood decorative condition with visible signs of age and use. \u003cstrong\u003eThe urn has a chip on the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface wear includes minor scratches, variations in the dark faux-bronze finish, and scattered areas of finish loss, particularly along the interior. Green patina accents are visible throughout the raised decorative details, enhancing the urn's aged appearance. The underside exhibits surface scratches and wear. Please refer to all photographs for a detailed view of the item's condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADA-Friendly Alt Text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack faux-bronze Neoclassical Medici urn with green patina accents, measuring 11 inches tall and 9 inches in diameter. The Campana-shaped vessel features a wide flared rim with egg-and-dart detailing, raised Greco-Roman figures in various poses, grapevine and leaf borders, and two reeded loop handles with bearded mask decorations. An intricate floral and acanthus leaf design surrounds the lower bowl, which rests on a fluted circular pedestal base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Palm Beach Antique Show","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67781079204085,"sku":"1020202606","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/9636\/5045\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-20165107.png?v=1792529602","url":"https:\/\/shopmrsfairfax.com\/products\/vintage-cast-iron-napoleon-bonaparte-statue-on-marble-base-copy","provider":"Mrs. Fairfax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}