Late 20th Century Fine Large Neoclassical Revival Shadow Box With Grand Tour Gilded & Plaster Intaglio Set

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A classical arrangement with Grand tour revival white plaster and gilded cameo and intaglio arrangement. Around 33 fine quality modern … Read more A classical arrangement with Grand tour revival white plaster and gilded cameo and intaglio arrangement. Around 33 fine quality modern and vintage casts, depicting classical figures, roman emperors, architectural subjects and scenes from greco roman mythology.
The set is placed on the velvet fabric, surrounded with inner gilt wood frame, egg shell matte, the arrangements sealed under the glass. An Italian neoclassical revival black painted frame with guilloche molding, divided with gilt intaglio insets.
Classical intaglio and cameo arrangements were popular souvenirs for travelers undertaking the "Grand Tour" of Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as educational items and decorative art.

Dimensions: Height 21 in x Width 17 in x Depth 2 in
Condition: good, no issues, wall hanging. See less