Grand Tour Era Gilt Bronze Mythological Tazza on Marble Base France, circa 1850–1870 Edges show handling wear

Edges show handling wear

imagined landscapes

The mirror retains its original beveled glass

Oil on Board

Grand Tour Era Gilt Bronze Mythological Tazza on Marble Base France, circa 1850–1870 Edges show handling wearGrand Tour Era Gilt Bronze Mythological Tazza on Marble Base France, circa 18501870 An extraordinary mid 19th century French gilt bronze tazza, richly cast with high relief mythological figures, cherubs, and classical ruins within a pastoral landscape. The wide shallow dish is framed by a decorative border and supported by a sculptural stem with scrolling ornament, all raised on a substantial faceted white marble base that gives the piece serious