Antique Renaissance Revival Faience Vase with Bronze Mounts c.1900

Antique Renaissance Revival Faience Vase with Bronze Mounts c.1900 Brief Description: This is a magnificent and highly decorative antique Renaissance Revival faience vase, beautifully embellished with elaborate bronze or bronzed-metal mounts. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1880–1910, this impressive Continental piece stands at a substantial 39.3 cm (15.5 inches) tall and takes its inspiration from the richly decorated Italian Renaissance ceramics of the 16th century. The baluster-shaped faience body is beautifully decorated in a traditional palette of cobalt blue, creamy white and rich yellow, with intricate scrolling foliage, grotesque ornament and classical Renaissance-inspired motifs. Taking centre stage is a large circular medallion containing a classical female figure within a landscape, surrounded by concentric decorative borders. Further painted masks, figures and scrolling ornament continue around the body, giving the vase tremendous visual interest. The ceramic body is complemented wonderfully by its elaborate bronze or bronzed-metal mounts. To either side are tall scrolling handles terminating in finely modelled classical female masks, while the vase is raised upon an impressive fluted pedestal. Particularly attractive is the ornate base, which incorporates winged female or sphinx-like figures, scrolling openwork decoration and paw feet. These sculptural mounts give the piece a wonderfully architectural quality and considerably enhance its Renaissance Revival appearance. The combination of colourful faience and richly modelled metalwork makes this an exceptionally decorative piece, equally suited to a period interior, grand entrance hall, drawing room or an eclectic contemporary setting. At nearly 40 cm tall, it has excellent presence without being overwhelmingly large and displays beautifully from all angles. Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century, circa 1880–1910 Style: Renaissance Revival Origin: Continental European Materials: Painted and glazed faience with believed bronze mounts Height: 39.3 cm / approximately 15.5 inches Condition: The piece is offered in fabulous antique condition commensurate with its considerable age. Please study the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the condition report. Framed Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 15.5'' | 39.3 cm Width: 11.2'' | 28.4 cm Depth: 8'' | 20.2 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome. Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-004886-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card