Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian in Giallo Antico Marble

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this magnificent bronze sculpture depicting the "Winged Victory" from the Grand Tour era. This exquisite piece captures the essence of clas...

This exquisite 19th-century Italian sculpture is a finely carved representation of the iconic Uffizi Wrestlers, a classical subject celebrated for its dynamic portrayal of two wrestl...

Hermes Seated – Patinated Bronze, Grand Tour, Late 19th Century Elegant patinated bronze sculpture of Hermes seated, inspired by the original found in the Villa of the Papyri in Her...

This spectacular plaster sculpture, depicting the majestic face of Zeus, is a true gem from the 19th century. Crafted in Italy during this era, it captu...

Pair of Centaurs in giallo antico marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Tags: Coppia di Centauri in marmo gia...

This finely carved 19th-century alabaster sculpture is a nice example of Grand Tour artistry, depicting the Temple of Vespasian and Titus in Rome. The base is inscribed "TEMPIO DI VESPASIANO," and the entablature bears the partial inscription "ESTITVER," referencing the Latin word "restituerunt," meaning "they restored," from a 3rd-century inscription commemorating renovations by Emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla. The Temple of Vespasian and Titus, located at the western end of the Roman Forum, was initiated by Emperor Titus in 79 AD to honor his deified father, Vespasian. After Titus's death in 81 AD, his brother Domitian completed the temple around 87 AD. Designed in the Corinthian order, the temple featured a hexastyle portico with six columns at the front and was constructed in a constrained space measuring approximately 33 meters in length and 22 meters in width. During the 19th century, as part of the Grand Tour tradition, affluent European and American travelers collected architectural souvenirs...

Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...

Very rare and superbly carved 19th century Italian grand tour Carrara marble profile plaque relief of a Roman Emperor engraved with "Titus Vespas...