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A Finely Sculpted Grand Tour Style Model of The Temple of Vespasian, Circa 1900

About the Item

The large & finely sculpted alabaster structure showing a trio of fluted columns terminating to finely carved Corinthian capitals, supporting an entablature with a carved frieze illustrating symbols relating to the priestly Collegia of Rome. Raised upon a mottled grey alabaster plinth base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. In very good overall condition, with a few minor nicks & minor losses to the acanthus leaf appendages on the Corinthian capitals.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728338805592
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