Grand Tour Era Gilt Bronze Mythological Tazza on Marble Base France, circa 1850–1870 whose prints inspired painters across

whose prints inspired painters across Europe

Early 20th Century

drawing the viewer into both the narrative and the deeper symbolism of faith and sacrifice

and quietly luxurious

Grand Tour Era Gilt Bronze Mythological Tazza on Marble Base France, circa 1850–1870 whose prints inspired painters acrossGrand Tour Era Gilt Bronze Mythological Tazza on Marble Base France, circa 18501870 An extraordinary mid 19th century French gilt bronze tazza, richly cast with high relief mythological figures, cherubs, and classical ruins within a pastoral landscape. The wide shallow dish is framed by a decorative border and supported by a sculptural stem with scrolling ornament, all raised on a substantial faceted white marble base that gives the piece serious