{"product_id":"a-classical-greek-style-pewter-amphora-jules-brateau-circa-1900","title":"A classical Greek-style pewter amphora Jules Brateau, circa 1900.","description":"Amphora in the classical Greek style featuring intricate bas-relief decoration depicting grape leaves and berries, attributed to the renowned French master Jules Brateau. This piece is part of a larger collection and comes with an inscription left by its previous owner.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Jules Bratueau\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: 1900's\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nJules Brateau (1844-1923) was a versatile French artist, excelling as a sculptor, goldsmith, jeweler, and pewterer. He played a significant role in the revival of pewter for decorative objects, earning recognition with a gold medal at the 1889 Universal Exhibition. Trained initially as a woodcarver under Honorè Bourdoncle, Brateau transitioned to engraving for renowned jewelry companies like Vever and Boucheron starting in 1874. He later shifted his focus to pewter in 1878. Recognized for his contributions, he was appointed as a member of the Legion of Honour in 1894 and served on the jury at the Universal Exhibition of 1900. \u003cbr\u003e\nHis masterpiece, \"L'Olivier\" (The Olive Tree), was selected to represent pewter work at the 1900 World Fair. Brateau's works are housed in esteemed institutions such as the Musée d'Orsay and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, while others have been auctioned at prestigious events like Sotheby's.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n386 g\u003cbr\u003e\n13 cm tall\u003cbr\u003e\n13 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\n6.5 cm across\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinor wear to the inner rim, otherwise excellent antique condition with age-related patina.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62885085839690,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6009748532_n58w.jpg?v=1785919643","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/a-classical-greek-style-pewter-amphora-jules-brateau-circa-1900","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}