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Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

About the Item

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 and white onyx geometric grid.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.57 in (47.17 cm)Width: 14.63 in (37.17 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU100214652963
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