Large Antique Italian Urns from Capodimonte, Naples, 19th Century, Set of 2

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A fine pair of Antique Italian Naples Capodimonte porcerlain campana vases of impressive scale, bearing the Naples Capodimonte blue painted … Read more A fine pair of Antique Italian Naples Capodimonte porcerlain campana vases of impressive scale, bearing the Naples Capodimonte blue painted crown signature on the underside, Circa 1860 in date. They are richly moulded in high relief with a continuous frieze of Classical figures in a luxuriant landscape, the scenes finely enamelled in a vivid polychrome palette with extensive gilded highlights, the rims with gadrooned borders picked out in yellow and pink, the lower sections with Amask handles above scrolling foliage and berried ornament, each raised on a fluted and gilt enriched socle supported on a square base painted with further acanthus and rocaille scrolls, the underside bearing the crowned ‘N’ mark for Capodimonte. The underside with the crowned ‘N’ Capo di Monte Porcelain Factory marks for 1830 - 1890. It is a superb pair which will look great in your collection. Condition: In realy excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm: Height 46 cm x Width 34 cm x Depth 34 cm See less