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Period: Mid-18th Century
18th Century Architectural Model of a Doric Column
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare, exquisite architectural model of a Doric column. England, third quarter of 18th century.
Why we like it
Exquisitely carved with accents in gold, this rare survivor from Britain’s golden era of Classical architecture may have been intended for an architect’s office or the study of a gentleman architect like Lord Burlington (1694–1753), famously known as the "Apollo of the Arts" and the "Architect Earl." Such exquisite decorative objects were copied from ancient Greek and Roman originals, which aspiring architects could view and sketch during their “Grand Tour” across Italy, Greece, the Ottoman Empire, and beyond.
The only comparable example we have encountered was a set of three columns previously owned by Sir Albert Richardson (1880–1964)—architect, historian, writer, artist, teacher, and former President of the Royal Academy—sold by Christie’s London, 19 September...
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British Antique Mid-18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Wooden and Paper Model of York Minster
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century wooden and paper model of York Minster. Housed within its original mahogany and glass case on stand, English, circa 1835.
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British Antique Mid-18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
18th Century Architectural Model of a Corinthian Column Circa 1760
Located in Richmond, London
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.
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British Georgian Antique Mid-18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Rococo South German Miniature Marquetry and Parquetry Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The three drawers lined with jacquard silk pattern.
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German Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Print of a Machine for Boring Pipes, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A machine for boring Pipes'.
Print of a machine for boring pipes. This print originates from 'The Universal Magazine of Kn...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
$268 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Engraving of a Large Ornamental Bacchic Altar or Pedestal, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ara, o Base con Baccanali'. Plate XXXVI:
A large, ornamental Bacchic altar or pedestal, with a relief in the centre showing a female sitting beside a reclinin...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
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