{"product_id":"neoclassical-carved-wood-urn-wall-plaque","title":"Neoclassical Carved Wood Urn Wall Plaque","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carved wood wall plaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed in the form of a highly stylized classical urn with scrolling handles, a tapered body, and an elaborate finial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carving draws heavily from the vocabulary of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeoclassical design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its symmetrical urn form is articulated with fluting, incised geometric borders, scrolling handles, and a tall central neck terminating in a carved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epinecone or artichoke-form finial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Urns, fluting, acanthus and related classical ornament were widely employed in Neoclassical interiors and could appear as carved appliqués, architectural finials, furniture ornaments, overdoor decoration, and elements of larger wall compositions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm natural wood surface makes this example particularly appealing. Rather than relying on gilding or paint, the ornament is created through the depth of the carving and incised linework, from the elongated flutes of the urn body to the small repeating geometric details across its upper register.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early-mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carved wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5\" W x 24\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with age-related surface wear, scratches, minor losses, and variations to the wood consistent with its age and former use as an architectural element. Please review photographs as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44420529946711,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A1590.jpg?v=1791348912","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/neoclassical-carved-wood-urn-wall-plaque","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}