Italian Architectural Models
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Large Grand Tour Marble Column Plinth
Located in London, GB
A large Grand Tour specimen marble column plinth, in green serpentine and Carrara marble on a gilt-bronze (ormolu) base. Italy, 19th century.
Why we like it:
Its impressive scale a...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
SEMI-ROUND WHITE CARRARA MARBLE FLORENTINE HAND WASHBASIN 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
SEMI-ROUND WHITE CARRARA MARBLE FLORENTINE HAND WASHBASIN 20th Century
Hand basin in white Carrara marble 20th century
Veined white Carrara marble.
Ho...
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20th Century Modern Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Carrara Marble
'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relaxation in the middle of nature. Thanks to new pliable materials, plastics, with their free and easy formability, lightness and especially their novelty, they developed micro bungalows and houses as either secondary vacation homes or for use in gardens.
Italian developer Carlo Zappa undertook the challenge of designing and producing such a micro bungalow which eventually became commonly known as 'BANGA' .The first models rolled off the production line in 1971 and went through three production phases before production eventually ceased in 1985. Carlo Zappa not only developed the initial project, but personally executed the moulds, construction solutions, all the services detailing ie electrical, plumbing and metal hardware.
Zappa's micro bungalow featured a total of 8.1 square meters of floor space. It offered space for up to three people thanks to a bunk bed, which could be folded down as a sofa during the day. A small bathroom with wash basin, shower / toilet, a small kitchen unit with sink and water heater...
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1970s Space Age Vintage Italian Architectural Models
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Composition
Venice Souvenir Building Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice item to use...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
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Pierre Chareau Modern Architecture and Design by Esther da Costa Meyer, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design by Esther da Costa Meyer. Published by Yale / The Jewish Museum, New York, 2016. 1st Ed hardcover exhibition catalog (Jewish Museum Nov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Architectural Models
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Paper
H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Architecture of Robert & James Adam '1758-1794'; 2 Volumes, 1st Ed, c1922
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Robert & James Adam (1758-1794); Two Volumes, by Arthur T. Bolton. Published by Country Life, London, 1922. 1st Ed hardcovers no dust jacket as published. Origina...
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1920s Vintage Italian Architectural Models
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Paper
H 15.75 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in
Large Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Place Vendôme, With Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Place Vendôme, With Napoleon
France, circa 1870s
This exceptional Grand Tour bronze model of the Place Vendôme, dating back to the 1870s in France, is a magnificent tribute to history and artistry. Standing at an impressive height of 26 inches and mounted on a 6.75-inch square Belgian Black Marble base with a bronze fence...
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19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup,
Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered condition.
Measures: H:10,5cm W:21,5cm D:19-26cm.
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17th Century Baroque Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
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1860s Grand Tour Antique Italian Architectural Models
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Bronze
H 10.63 in Dm 3.43 in
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
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1940s Vintage Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Brass
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20 different rare and ancient marbles, including Porphyry and Jasper, inlaid into a black an...
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Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
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...
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1810s Neoclassical Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Paper
1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso.
It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
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Early 20th Century Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Stone
Selection of Antique Grand Tour Marbles, Italy, 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles. In an inclined display structure made of lacquered cherry wood and profiled in black (ebony wood), a coll...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
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Vintage Large Ancient Greek Temple Ruins Architectural Model or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial architectural model of an Ancient Greek temple is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy in circa 1960 in a realistic style. This model or sculpture is composed of thick plaster built over a frame of wood and wire mesh and has been cold painted to resemble the actual marble temple...
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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Plaster
H 12 in W 36.38 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Grand Tour Marble Obelisks Mantlepiece Ornaments
Located in London, GB
A very chic pair of Grand Tour marble obelisks
Italy, 20th century
Why we like them
Beautiful objects like this have always been a favourite souvenir from the Grand Tour. Thanks to ...
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20th Century Grand Tour Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
Alexander the Great Stone Head
Located in London, GB
19th century stone Alexander the great head.
This lot is a rare original mid-19th century solid stone carved Alexander the great head of a cast ...
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1840s Victorian Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Limestone
Ettore Sottsass "FM Radio - Prototype" Bacterio Laminate, circa 1978, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
extremely rare Bacterio FM Radio, attributed to Ettore Sottsass - coming from a private collection - fully working condition.
A very cute and funny design - the Bacterio Laminate ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Laminate
H 10.44 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in
Two Marble Grand Tour Models of the Farnese Tubs, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Two similar early 19th century 'Grand Tour' carved marble models of the 'Farnese Tubs' from the Fontana della Piazza Farnese, Rome, Italy; the tubs and lions paw supports of carved P...
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Early 19th Century Antique Italian Architectural Models
Grand Tour Italian Breccia Marble Miniature Model of a Bath, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The gray, white and liver colored marble bath resting on a black mable plinth.
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Breccia Marble
Pair of Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
the pair with gray and white bases and inlaid varieties of marble above.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
Renaissance Kuntskammer Modeled Ornamental Turning in Glass Dome
Located in New York, NY
Modeled from 17th century ornamental turnings that were could be found in the royal courts of Europe, notably the Holy Roman Emperors Maximilian II...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Italian Architectural Models
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Glass, Resin, Wood
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