A truly spectacular and monumentally scaled Italian 19th century white Carrara marble oval planter. The statement making planter is raised by a striking thick mottled base with a fine wrap around sculpted fillet. At the center are wonderfully executed wrap... — Read More

A truly spectacular and monumentally scaled Italian 19th century white Carrara marble oval planter. The statement making planter is raised by a striking thick mottled base with a fine wrap around sculpted fillet. At the center are wonderfully executed wrap around scenes with a richly sculpted woman and a man holding a staff riding in a chariot. A man is extending a bowl to them pulled by a winged cherub riding a handsome panther. At the other side is an inebriated man slumped on a donkey being helped by another man while the other pours him more wine. Beautiful maidens draped in fine flowing period attire are dancing and playing tambourines amidst dancing men and fauns. Inscribed on one side is “INROMA VRBANIS VIII MDCCLXI”, celebrating Pope Urbanos twelve year Jubilee in the year 1625. On the other side is a later inscription, “ Tito Malperi Rest MDCCCLXI”. Stunning proportions, wonderful subject matter and commanding presence. — Read Less