Antique French Cast Iron Tazza bust where practical furniture was elevated

where practical furniture was elevated through beautifully executed hand carving and elegant proportions likely of a mix of walnut and fruitwood

typical of Quimper decoration

Surface wear

The combination of the sculptural bombe form and the extraordinary Rosso marble gives them real presence and personality

minor paint losses and patina consistent with decades of use

Antique French Cast Iron Tazza bust where practical furniture was elevatedA beautifully weathered antique French cast iron tazza, originally used as a decorative garden bowl on terrace walls and balustrades. The shallow fluted form sits on an oval pedestal base and has developed a rich natural patina of rust and soft verdigris, giving it wonderful texture and character. Substantial in weight and sculptural in form, it works just as beautifully indoors as it does in the garden perfect styled with fruit, moss or simply left