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Stunning Grand Tour, Temple Ruin Design, Hand Carved Nutwood Table Picture Frame

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Amazingly hand-carved photo or picture frame with a top quality, original drawing of a girl. If ever there was an antique work of art 'with a soul' then this unique and all original, 'grand tour relic' would be it. Both the hand carved temple ruin frame and the hand drawn image of the little girl are of a quality that is right up there with the best we have ever seen. For it to have originally been offered and sold (and marked) by a truly high-end retailer from Interlaken, Switzerland therefor did not come as a surprise. In the second half of the 1900s the very well to do Europeans would go on so called 'grand tours'. These grand tours (or 'long travels') could take as long as 18 months and so you can understand how wealthy people had to be. On these very long and educational holidays these very well to do travelers would purchase the most impressive gifts and souvenirs as reminders of their grand tour, but also to impress their friends and family upon returning home. This amazing and all handcarved out of solid nutwood frame is typical for such a grand tour piece. The temple ruin design was a favourite subject matter, because everyone would have been very impressed with the rich history and pure beauty of ancient Rome and parts of Greece. Since these grand tours would often take very long, it was not uncommon for people to return to find that they had, for example, a new grandchild. The superb quality drawing that is inside this frame could very well be that grandchild and what a perfect way to remember and celebrate both the grand tour and the new family member. So if you appreciate the importance, history, rarity, quality and condition of this antique 'gesamtkunstwerk' AND if you already have a place in mind for it then maybe you should be its next custodian. Mind you, our fair price for this greatest workmanship, antique, work of art talking piece again includes perfect packing (in a custom made box) and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum height x width x depth: 17.1 x 12.2 x 9.6 inches. Height x width of the front of the glass panel: 8.1 x 5.4 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.1 in (43.44 cm)Width: 12.2 in (30.99 cm)Depth: 9.6 in (24.39 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This very rare, marvelous looking and very interesting antique has some minor imperfections, it really ticks all the boxes and it is completely original. Please also read our item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FiGQ848992793usfr1stDibs: LU2341328870122
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