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THBPair of Massive Swedish Neoclassical Porphyry Urns, the Model Designed by Louis Masreliez
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549 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
United States
With a focus on curated sales of modern and traditional furniture, decorations and fine art, Stair has been selling interesting things from interesting people with a unique, sophisticated twist for over twenty years. We are innovative in our approach to marketing and online services, providing a hig...Read more
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LiveOct 21, 2021
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- Lot Description
Each of campana shape, raised on a tapered socle on a square base. Each drilled for drainage.
37 1/2 x 28 in. diam.
Note: Swedish porphyry is a rare material which is predominately quarried in Alvadalen, Sweden. This quarry was discovered in the early 18th century and evolved in to a commercial enterprise in 1788. Owned by the Royal Family in the 19th century and used for creating official gifts for foreign dignitaries or as tokens of royal favor. Porphyry objects were well regarded by the Royal Family and especially King Karl IV Johann who reigned from 1818 to 1844. It is a very dense stone that only a well equipped sculptor can master, making it a highly coveted stone. This campana urn shaped model was designed by Louis Masreliez, an artist employed by the porphyry works. A pair of smaller, but identical urns were owned by Princess Sofia Albertina (1753-1829) and were acquired by the National Museum in Sweden and designed by Masreliez. Louis Masreliez (d. 1806) was a painter and designer and a leading decorator of the late Gustavian period. He was educated in Paris, Bologna and Rome, before returning to Sweden in 1783 at the request of Gustaf III. He was responsible for the designs of several Royal residences, including the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Tullgarn and Drottningholm.
Both in good stable condition, one with a 2 1/2 x 3 in. loss on the back with a trailing 7 1/2 in crack. Both repaired, drilled for drainage, and with age splits. Impressive scale and structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Condition
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Collection from Stair We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518-751-1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com Gander & White Shipping T: 718.784.8444 F: 718.784.9337 www.ganderandwhite.com Plycon Transportation Group T: 631.269.7000 F: 631.269.7088 www.plycongroup.com
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