Bronze Ewers
Leigh Pritchard Fine Art
Details
- Artist
- Leigh Pritchard Fine Art
- Title
- Bronze Ewers
- Year
- c.1880
- Medium
- cast bronze
Further Information
A very rare and large pair of French Renaissance-style cast bronze ewers, dating to circa 1880. Standing an impressive one metre high, these monumental vessels embody the elaborate artistry of the late 19th century.
Each ewer is a celebration of symbolism and craftsmanship: trailing grapevines wind their way around the pourer, the body, and the circular base, evoking abundance and vitality. The handles are sculptural artworks in their own right—adorned with winged cherubs perched at the top, descending into grotesque masks that anchor them to the body.
The central friezes feature exquisitely cast putti representing the arts and sciences, a theme enriched by the surrounding acanthus leaves, a classical motif of growth and eternity. Retaining their original bronze patina, the ewers are both objects of beauty and historical resonance—perfect companions to the dialogue between past and present that defines this exhibition.