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18th Century Architectural Model of a Corinthian Column Circa 1760

$4,875.01

£3,500

€4,138.85

CA$6,636.11

A$7,438.22

CHF 3,872.86

MX$90,823.90

NOK 49,171.31

SEK 46,609.98

DKK 30,880.27

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An extremely rare, exquisite Grand Tour-inspired architectural model of a Corinthian column. England, third quarter of the 18th century. A highly desirable and sought after example. Why we like it: Exquisitely carved and with accents picked out in gold, this extremely rare survival from the golden era of Classical architecture in Britain was perhaps intended for an architect's office or the study of a gentleman-architect, such as Lord Burlington (1694–1753), famously known as the "Apollo of the Arts" and the "Architect Earl." Such exquisite and decorative objects were copied from ancient Greek and Roman originals, which aspiring architects could study and draw during their 'Grand Tour' in Italy, Greece, the Ottoman Empire, and beyond. The only other comparable example of such rare objects that we have encountered was a set of three columns previously owned by the late Sir Albert Richardson (1880–1964)—architect, historian, writer, artist, teacher, and former President of the Royal Academy—sold by Christie’s London, 19 September 2013, lot 173 (£13,750). The comparable delicacy of the carving, in the manner of the 'St. Martin's Lane circle,' suggests that our column was very likely made by the same master craftsman. The Corinthian order, with its delicate features and profuse ornamentation, is associated with youthful femininity, "an imitation of the slenderness of a maiden," according to Vitruvius. He relates a touching story of a young Corinthian girl whose life was cut short by sudden death. Her maid gathered some of the girl's possessions and placed them in a wicker basket by her grave. An acanthus bud, just beneath the basket, "put forth leaves and stalks ... growing up along the sides of the basket ... bending into volutes at the outer edges." Callimachus, the famous sculptor and architect, came upon the scene completely by chance, and according to Vitruvius, was inspired by it to create this new column style. It appears that in the beginning, singular Corinthian columns were erected inside buildings constructed in the Doric or Ionic orders as votive elements. The earliest known example of such a column in history is found in the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae. The first structure to adopt this style externally was the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, erected to celebrate a theatrical performance.

Dimensions:

Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)

Style:

Georgian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Gilt,Polished

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

Mid-18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1750-1770

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Ready for placement.

Seller Location:

Richmond, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1781232052932

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