Italian Grand Tour Marble Urn
An elegant antique Italian urn, beautifully carved from richly variegated fossil marble and fashioned in the classical Campana form, reflecting the enduring influence of Greco-Roman antiquity and the neoclassical Grand Tour tradition.
The urn features a generously flared mouth, a gracefully tapering body, and a rounded lower section, supported by a turned socle and square marble plinth. Its architectural silhouette is both restrained and sculptural, recalling the classical decorative objects that adorned the interiors of distinguished European country houses.
Particularly striking is the marble itself, displaying a dramatic composition of deep charcoal, oxblood red, and delicate ivory veining. The richly polished surface reveals the remarkable natural movement and fossil-like inclusions within the stone, lending the piece a wonderfully painterly quality.
A handsome example of classical decorative stonework, the urn possesses a timeless quality that lends itself beautifully to a library, mantelpiece, console, or an assembled collection of Grand Tour objects.
Details
Origin: Italy
Period: Early 20th Centuryj
Style: Neoclassical / Grand Tour
Material: Polished variegated fossil marble
Height: 7.87”
Diameter: 5.51”
Weight: 2.2 kg
Condition: Good antique condition, with no reported cracks or chips. Minor wear consistent with age and use.
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