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A stately and refined example of Grand Tour artistry, this framed collection of antique plaster intaglios evokes the neoclassical spirit …
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A stately and refined example of Grand Tour artistry, this framed collection of antique plaster intaglios evokes the neoclassical spirit that captivated travelers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Beautifully presented in a 19th-century gold-gilt dimensional shadow box, the arrangement is set against a rich burgundy velvet ground that enhances both depth and elegance.
The collection features seven finely detailed intaglios, each approximately 2 inches high by 1.5 inches wide, with a larger central piece measuring 2.25 inches wide by 2 inches high. Subjects include classical figures, mythological portraits, and ancient scenes, motifs that reflect the intellectual curiosity and admiration for antiquity that defined the Grand Tour tradition.
The overall frame measures 11.25 inches high, 9.5 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep, giving the piece a distinguished presence suitable for display in a study, library, or gallery wall. Good antique condition with signs of wear to the frame, small paper remnant inside shadow box. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, young European aristocrats and wealthy travelers embarked on the Grand Tour through Italy and Greece, collecting plaster intaglios as refined souvenirs. These miniature relief impressions reproduced famous ancient gems, cameos, and sculptures, serving both as mementos and as educational tools for studying classical art and history. Intaglios were often treasured within albums or mounted in frames such as this, allowing connoisseurs to revisit the grandeur of antiquity from their own homes.
Substantial yet elegant, this framed collection represents both an object of beauty and a historical artifact of travel, education, and taste. Whether appreciated as decorative neoclassical art or as a cultural document of the Grand Tour, it is a superb addition to any collection.
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- Dimensions
- 9.5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 11.25ʺH
- Styles
- Grand Tour
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Plaster
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burgundy
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with signs of wear to the frame, small paper remnant inside shadow box. Please review the photos … moreGood antique condition with signs of wear to the frame, small paper remnant inside shadow box. Please review the photos for further condition assessment. less
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