{"product_id":"marble-bronze-grand-tour-style-urn","title":"Marble \u0026 Bronze Grand Tour Style Urn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking late 20th century decorative urn combining richly figured marble with a finely detailed patinated bronze pedestal, inspired by the classical forms of the European Grand Tour tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe generously proportioned marble bowl is distinguished by its dramatic natural veining, ranging from warm ochre and caramel to deep brown and charcoal. Its broad, gently rolled rim and substantial rounded body beautifully showcase the movement and variation inherent to the stone, making each viewing angle slightly different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bowl is raised on an architectural bronze support with a dark aged patina. The pedestal is particularly handsome, featuring a fluted, spreading form reminiscent of classical acanthus and column-base ornamentation, finished with a restrained beaded border. A corresponding circular marble plinth completes the composition and gives the piece a substantial, beautifully balanced presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe juxtaposition of warm, expressive marble against the dark bronze creates a sophisticated contrast evocative of 19th century Grand Tour objects, while its late 20th century construction makes it particularly suited to contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive decorative object for a console, center table, library, mantel or pedestal. Equally beautiful displayed empty as a sculptural object or used as a centerpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marble, patinated bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neoclassical \/ Grand Tour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5 in. diameter × 11 in. high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition with minor wear and variations consistent with age and use. Natural veining, coloration and variations throughout the marble are inherent to the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46382179614906,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/7194730E-DEBB-45A9-9B46-B902FDF37C10.jpg?v=1787106308","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/marble-bronze-grand-tour-style-urn","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}