Cast iron Medici vase with gadroons by Alfred CORNEAU in Charleville 19th century
Let your garden take on the air of Second Empire antiques with this cast-iron Vase Médicis à godrons by Alfred CORNEAU in Charleville!
A true masterpiece of the period, combining sturdiness and classic elegance, its signature on the base attests to its authenticity and guarantees it as a rare, prized piece that will sublimate your outdoor and indoor decor, with a timeless French charm hard to find elsewhere!
Made from high-quality cast iron, this vase features finely worked gadroon decoration. More than just a vase, it bears witness to the democratization of objets d'art in France's elite decorative milieu, thanks to European industrialization in the second half of the 19th century, and to Alfred CORNEAU's craftsmanship.
Its generous dimensions and sturdiness make it a decorative element for both interior and exterior use, and the proof is in the pudding: the vase is neither cracked nor dented. Only superficial patina wear remains on the surface of a few gadroons (see photos).
Lovers of popular 19th-century objets d'art, don't wait any longer, and adopt a historic vase by Alfred Corneau in Charleville for your garden! It has stood the test of time, and is easy to care for.
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Dimensions :
→ Height: 33 cm
→ Outside diameter of vase : 32 cm
→ Top inside diameter : 21 cm
→ Base diameter : 20.5 cm
→ Weight: 5 kg
Some superficial wear to the patina on a few godrons (see photos), which remain very discreet.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, Taupe, BlackMaterialMetal, Cast IronNumber of items1Height33 cmWidth32 cmDepth32 cm