1990s Neoclassical Verdigris Bronze Warwick Style Planter With Bacchic Masks

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An impressive and substantial cast bronze planter or garden urn, featuring a rich, naturally aged verdigris patina. This piece is … Read more An impressive and substantial cast bronze planter or garden urn, featuring a rich, naturally aged verdigris patina. This piece is modeled after the iconic 2nd-century Roman "Warwick Vase," embodying the grandeur of the Grand Tour era.
The body is adorned with a series of high-relief Bacchic masks (representing Silenus and followers of Bacchus), each intricately detailed with flowing beards and classical features. Above the figures, a band of lush grape leaves and vines wraps around the rim, signifying abundance and celebration.
The planter is anchored by magnificent intertwined "double-loop" handles that mimic braided vine branches, a signature element of the Warwick design. It sits atop a fluted socle pedestal and a sturdy circular base. With its weathered turquoise-green finish and heavy bronze construction, this vessel serves as a timeless focal point for a foyer, sunroom, or formal garden. See less