Austrian bronze urn
11 April 2022
Description

Markings on the urn are 191 FM Austria, marble base, 16" H, 10" diameter, 26.5 lbs.

Provenance

I bought it about 1995 from a German art and antique dealer who was closing his shop and returning to Europe. No further info on the urn or its' lineage

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 2 hours
By Delia
Apr 11, 22:52 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Suggested Asking Price $600 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Gregg,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
A lot of bronzes were cast in Austria in the first half of the 20th Century but I don't recognize this mark so probably not a foundry of great significance.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Neoclassical style cast bronze urn
Austrian, circa 1940s
The vasiform two-handled urn with raised lion decoration to the rim, Classical style figural decoration to the body, on a circular foot on marble socle on a bronze square foot with notched corners. Marked "191 FM Austria" to the underside of the bronze foot.
16 inches high, 10 inches diameter
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: acquired in 1995 from a German antiques dealer
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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