Italian Neoclassical Manner Grand Tour Revival Style Carved & Painted Architectural Miniature Temple

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Vintage Carved and painted Neoclassical architectural miniature styled after 19th-century Grand Tour souvenirs, depicting a classical temple structure. The piece … Read more Vintage Carved and painted Neoclassical architectural miniature styled after 19th-century Grand Tour souvenirs, depicting a classical temple structure. The piece features four fluted columns supporting an upper canopy, constructed from wood and plaster. The surfaces are finished with a distressed, multi-toned beige and ivory wash to simulate aged stone weathering. The structure is built upon a square base supported by four spherical feet, with matching finials positioned at the upper corners.Specifications

Classification: Architectural Miniature / Decorative Object
Design Period / post - 1950
Style: Neoclassical / Grand Tour Revival / Italian Classicism
Materials: Wood and plaster
Surface Treatment: Distressed faux-stone paint finish
Structural Elements: Four fluted pillars, square base, four ball feet, four top finials
Maintenance: Dust with a dry, soft cloth; keep away from moisture and abrasive cleaners to preserve the plaster composition
Dimensions: height 9 1/4 in x 5 in width x 5 in depth
The country of origin or manufacturing details: United States See less