Pair of Grand Tour Style "Borghese" Terracotta Urns
Item Details
A pair of large terracotta urns in the Borghese or Campana form. Each urn features a deep frieze depicting a classical procession of figures in high relief, including draped deities and mythological subjects. The lower body is decorated with lush acanthus leaves, leading to a fluted stem on a square plinth base. The urns are flanked by twin loop handles terminating in satyr masks. The material is a high-fired terracotta with a natural reddish-orange hue, exhibiting typical casting seams consistent with traditional manufacturing techniques.
| Type | Planter |
| Materials | Terracotta |
| Period | Late 19th/ Early 20th Century |
| Number of Items | 2 |
Condition
- repairs and repaint; chips and nicks; visible repaired hairline cracks; discoloration and residue; surface wear and irregularities; bubbles in the making.
Dimensions
- measures slightly taller planter.
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Item #
ITMGT36376
