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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Set of Portrait Medals of The 12 Roman Emperors

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Wonderful mounted and framed 19th century Italian Grand Tour set of silvered bronze portrait medallions of The 12 Roman Emperors surrounding 3 larger medals, one showing the Battle of the Tritons, another with 4 poets wearing laurel leaves, and the third of the Roman Colosseum by Tomasso Mercandetti 1758-1821. All set into a silk mat in a neoclassical style giltwood frame. Measures: 28 inches high 21 wide 2 deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Giltwood,Cast,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Some wear to the surfaces showing the bronze underneath, only adding to the allure of these beauties.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803028923012
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