19th Century Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Collection With Painted Faux Malachite Frame

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19th century Italian Grand Tour style collection plaster and terracotta classical cameos and intaglios.
These are small, finely detailed plaster … Read more 19th century Italian Grand Tour style collection plaster and terracotta classical cameos and intaglios.
These are small, finely detailed plaster or terracotta relief casts. They were popular 18th and 19th-century souvenirs from the "Grand Tour" of Europe, often depicting classical Roman and Greek figures, myths, or historical portraits. The collection is meticulously arranged in a vertical, symmetrical pattern against a bold red ground, creating a dramatic contrast that highlights each individual cast. The wooden frame features the iconic hand painted deep green, swirling "botryoidal" patterns characteristic of malachite.
Dimensions: Height 19 1.2 in x Width 10 3/4 in
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