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Fine Art Print : The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Silver-gilt rose-water ewer. The ewer is oviform, with very high handle, in form of a hydra or monster with three heads, winged body, and forelegs, ending in a serpent's tail; at its junction on the vase is a bearded mask. On the body are four cartouches of the Seasons: Spring is symbolised by a female seated in a garden surrounded by flowers, Summer by a female reaping corn. Autumn by Bacchus on a tun gathering grapes, and Winter by an old man warming himself by a fire; these are separated by masks and other details. Above these, separated by double guilloche border, are fish, lobsters, dolphins, &c, Under the spout is a large mask; behind the handle, on the neck of the vase, are interlaced serpents; the whole connected and diversified by the richest and most beautiful arabesques...This superb masterpiece (than which there is probably no finer specimen of Italian cinque-cento plate) is most likely by a great Florentine goldsmith, working circa 1560-70. It has been ascribed to Benvenuto Cellini, and is in every respect worthy of his great reputation...This ewer, with plateau, was purchased at Florence by George, third Earl Cowper'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.1cm x 53.3cm (11.9" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning print captures the exquisite Silver-gilt ewer from The Loan Collection, South-Kensington in 1862. Created by an unknown artist, this oviform ewer features a high handle in the form of a hydra or monster with three heads, winged body, and serpent's tail. Adorned with intricate details such as bearded masks, cartouches representing the Seasons, fish, lobsters, dolphins, and arabesques, this masterpiece is truly a sight to behold.
The craftsmanship of this Italian cinque-cento plate is unparalleled and has been attributed to a great Florentine goldsmith working circa 1560-70. Some even speculate that it may have been created by the legendary Benvenuto Cellini himself due to its exceptional quality. Purchased at Florence by George, third Earl Cowper, this ewer is described as one of the finest specimens of its kind.
Every aspect of this silver-gilt rose-water ewer showcases immense skill and artistry. From the detailed masks to the interlaced serpents on the neck of the vase, every element adds to its beauty and complexity. This print allows us to admire and appreciate the intricacies of this historic piece from The Loan Collection in South-Kensington back in 1862.
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