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Neoclassicism piece around 1800 or a historicism piece from the 1880s to 1900?

All items62058 of 241993Vintage Industrial Lights / S & M Lamp Co. + MoreUnion Bible Dictionary c. 1837
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    Posted 6 years ago

    getthatmon…
    (676 items)

    Cast iron amphora with two handles, with the remains of the old gilding
    i do not really know a lot about pieces like this
    looks like neoclassicism to me
    butis it an Neoclassicism piece around 1780-1850 or a historicism piece from the 1880s to 1900?
    it strongly reminds me of karl friedrich schinkel's designs
    somebody owns the Bard Graduate Center exhibition catalogue: "Cast Iron from Central Europe, 1800-1850"?
    An nearly identical urn is illustrated on page 218 i've read....

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    Comments

    1. Caperkid, 6 years ago
      Love the patina.
    2. getthatmonkeyoutofme getthatmonkeyoutofme, 6 years ago
      yes... i will not touch it with water or chemicals of any kind
      i 've just used a fine brush to remove the dust
    3. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      A KEEPER !!!
    4. Mrstyndall Mrstyndall, 6 years ago
      Very nice!

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