About this piece
back to topA large scale Antique Carrara marble fragment of the Warwick vase.
The detail of this beautiful fragmentary urn offers a glimpse into the styles of ancient Italy, the body finely carved with male and female profiles in high relief accompanied by an entwined handle reminiscent of the famous Warwick Vase.
It is displayed as freestanding carved with leaves and an egg and dart trim.
With its characterful weathered and unique appearance, this antique vase is a beautiful display piece for a pedestal or sideboard.
The Warwick Vase
The original Warwick Vase, often closely associated with the Albani Vase, on which this terracotta version is based is thought to originate from as early as the 2nd century.
However, its known history dates back the 1770s. Scottish painter Gavin Hamilton unearthed what is now the Warwick Vase while carrying out a series of excavations at the site of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, 15 miles east of Rome. Then only pieces, these were given to Sir William Hamilton and by 1775, the Warwick Vase was restored, set into Carrara marble and given a new carved socle.
The vase was sent to England and passed on to Sir William’s nephew, the 2nd Earl of Warwick, standing proudly in the courtyard of Warwick Castle before being transferred into a specially built greenhouse where it remained until 1977. Today, the original Warwick Vase resides in Glasgow, forming part of the Burrell Collection.
Lorenzo Batrolini (1777-1850)
Italian sculptor Lorenzo Batrolini incorporated neoclassical style with naturalistic detail, becoming an influential figure of the time and cultural life of Florence during the 19th century.
His legacy continues to flourish in items such as this highlighting the artist and city’s artistic heritage.
