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Pair of Val d'Osne Belle Époque Cast Iron Urns, France, early 20th century

Offered by: Antique and Art Exchange

Description
A pair of early 20th century cast iron urns from the renowned Val d'Osne foundry, featuring the graceful campana form that defined French garden ornament. The foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Victor André, became the preeminent producer of artistic ironwork in France, celebrated for bringing classical elegance to the industrial age.
Circa 1910, these original period pieces were crafted during the height of the Belle Époque, a time when French foundries set the global standard for decorative excellence.
Cast in heavy iron with a weathered patina that reveals a rich history of outdoor life and natural oxidation. Rooted in the Neoclassical tradition with the fluid spirit of the Belle Époque, these urns connect the grandeur of 19th-century public parks to the intimate scale of a private garden.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Fair. Wear consistent with age and use.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	30272
Incollect Reference #:	824819

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	23.25 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	59.06 cm;

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