Italian Mid-Century Brass and Parchment-Style Portrait Ice Bucket, Aldo Tura Style

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A wonderfully unusual Italian mid-century ice bucket in the manner of Aldo Tura, combining warm parchment-toned surfaces with polished brass … Read more A wonderfully unusual Italian mid-century ice bucket in the manner of Aldo Tura, combining warm parchment-toned surfaces with polished brass and portrait medallions that give the piece an unmistakably theatrical, old-world elegance.

The square body is decorated with a portrait identified as Armand Augustin Louis de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza, paired with a female portrait likely representing Caroline Bonaparte. The brass handle and lid add just the right amount of shine.

I would catalog it as Aldo Tura style or possibly attributed, rather than a confirmed signed example.

Dimensions: approx. 11.5" H with handle raised x 7" W x 6.5" D
Weight: 3 lb 12 oz

Condition: vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface scratching and light oxidation to brass, along with scuffs, marks, and finish wear to the body and underside. Presents very well overall. See less