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CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE

During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

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Style: Classical Roman
Ancient Roman Gladiator Short Sword (Gladius) 1. AD
Located in Doha, QA
This Roman Gladiator short sword is an absolutely outstanding and unique example of an ancient Roman Pompeian Gladius Sword from 1. AD. There were three ty...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze, Iron

Vintage Green Marble Stone Obelisks – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of beautiful stone obelisks, circa the 1970s. Carved from fine marble, these obelisks boast a mesmerizing color palette that includes shades of g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Vintage Onyx Marble Green and Brown Stone Obelisks – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of beautiful stone obelisks, circa the 1970s. Carved from fine onyx marble, these obelisks boast a mesmerizing color palette that includes shades...
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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Stone, Onyx, Marble

Screen of Paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Screen of Paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th Century. Screen with six oil on canvas paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th cen...
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20th Century European Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Two cylindrical colored marble specimens
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Two cylindrical specimens in Breccia Skyros Marble or Settebassi Those two cylindrical specimens are perfect to serve as bookends or to presents works of art. The name comes from t...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Breccia Marble

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy Bronze, silver inlaid eyes and lips, Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD Provenance: Private London Collection formed 1965-1975 H 10 cm (4 in...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Bronze

Late 18th Century Micromosaic with Parrot on a branch. From a Model by G.Raffael
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Paris, FR
Large micro-mosaic plate representing a parrot on a branch. From a model by Giacomo Raffaelli. The quality and shape of the shards of this micromosai...
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1790s Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

19th Italian Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Nude Narcissus
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus standing and gazing at his reflection after the ancient Roman original excavated at Pompeii in 1862, now at the Archaeological Mus...
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Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Multi-Coloured Red Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Velvet Throw Pillow Grottesche Pattern
Located in Venezia, IT
This amazing decorative throw pillow is handmade using Luigi Bevilacqua silk velvet - Grottesche pattern, 19th-century design - in red multi-colour on beige background embellished wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk, Velvet, Trimming, Feathers

World of Michelangelo 1475-1564 by Robert Coughlan Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The world of Michelangelo 1475-1564 by Robert Coughlan and The Editors of Time-Life Books Published by Time Incorporated, New York, NY, 1966. Title: The World of Michelangelo 1475-1564 Publisher: Time Incorporated, New York, NY Publication Date: 1968 Binding: Hardcover with slipcover Condition: good Edition: Time-Life Library of Art. Beautiful and Collectible Vintage 1968 Hardback Time Life Library of Art “The World of Michelangelo” Book...
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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

World of Bernini 1598-1680 by Robert Wallace Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The World of Bernini. 1598-1680. Wallace, Robert Published by Time-Life Books., New York, 1973. Beautiful and Collectible Vintage 1973 Hardback Time Life Library of Art “The World o...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio in 18k Gold Chevalière Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) A contemporary 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a 2nd- 3rd century AD Roman cabochon intaglio in garnet, set in a strik...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Capricorn Intaglio in Brushed 18k Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) A contemporary 18k yellow gold pendant necklace featuring a Roman jasper intaglio from the 2nd – 3rd century AD depic...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

Calvary XVIIth Century, Religious
Located in Madrid, ES
Calvary XVIIth century, religious 17th Century Calvary, religious Ancient Calvary from the 17th century carved in boxwood Boxwood is characterized by its hardness and difficult pruning. It has traces of polychromy and gold. Measure: 65x45...
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1670s European Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood

Michelangelo by William E. Wallace The Complete Sculpture Painting and Architect
By Michelangelo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michelangelo by William E. Wallace Hardcover Table Book The Complete Sculpture Painting and Architecture. Easton Press Oversized Hardcover Book 1998. With an engaging text by renowned Michelangelo scholar William E. Wallace, "Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture, Painting, Architecture" brings together in one exquisite volume the powerful sculptures, the awe-inspiring paintings, and the classical architectural works of one of the greatest artists of all time. Including everything from his sculptures Pietas and David to his beautiful paintings of the Sistine Chapel and the Doni Tondo, the book provides an opportunity to view Michelangelo s work as never before, and to more fully understand the artist who, through his work, spoke of his life and times. The frescoes are specially printed on onion skin paper...
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian Verde Dark Green Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian dark green verde marble bookends in a classic design style, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Beautifully carved details from one piece of marble. Dimen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

The Story of Jewelry 1st ED. 1973 by J. Anderson Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Story of Jewelry 1973 by J. Anderson. Introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith Black Hardcover Book. Translate from Italian. J. Anderson Black - Storia dei gioielli English text. Documents jewelry's history from the primitive ornaments of prehistoric times to the abstract simplicity of modern design. This book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Every piece of jewelry tells a story. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces...
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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Group of Ancient Roman Bronze Tools & Hair Pins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine group of ancient Roman bronze implements and artifacts. Consisting of pins & several small scale tools. From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former co...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Large Antique Rare Frieze in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large antique rare frieze in gilded wood: wonderful! Rare to find. It can gather two large tents in the center or become an elegant applique lamp...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood

Leonardo Da Vinci Hardcover Book by Patrice Boussel
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leonardo Da Vinci Hardcover Book by Patrice Boussel. Discusses Leonardo the man and painter, provides an analysis of his thinking as revealed in his...
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20th Century French Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

2 Classical Rouge Marble Columns Pillar Pedestal Stand Sculpture Display Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 20th century vintage Italian Classical Revival pink marble columns. An elegant trophy or baluster form with exceptional color. Made in Mexic...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Leonardo Da Vinci The Complete Paintings Hardcover Coffee Table Book
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leonardo da Vinci. The Complete Paintings. Book by Pietro Marani Da Vinci in detail: Leonardo's life and work all paintings. One of the most fully ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Vintage Brass & Copper Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Wooden Base, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper, wrought iron and a wooden base. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany...
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1960s German Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Ancient Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula or Toga Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient Roman bronze fibula. A so-called 'crossbow' fibula. From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art....
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Antique Italian Holy Water Font with Brass Relief and Candle Holders
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous antique Italian holy water font created from wood and brass. The back of the font features brass decorations depicting the stations of the cross. At the center, Christ's c...
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century continental parcel-gilt silver Torah pointer made in Germany. This magnificent torah pointer is shaped in a tapered spiral form. At one end of the pointer, a beau...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Mid-18th Century Italian Silver Book Binding
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Italian silver book binding. An impressively designed, this book binding is formed by two, nearly identical covers, each embossed w...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Plaster

Antique Knight Saint Carved Statue Figure St. George Soldier Medieval Armor Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Tall Carved Oak Statue Figure~~Medieval Knight or Saint with Armor~~St. George~~c. late 18th or early 19th century HIGHLY CARVED~~notice the details~~St. George, a Christian saint who was a soldier in the Roman army...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar formally known as Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzina Collection of Ancient Glass July 1994
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's auction catalog of the exceptional Benzian Collection of Ancient and Islamic Glass. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in the most delicate and beautiful of antiquities, ancient glass...
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20th Century English Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Roman Gladiator Armour in Brass
Located in East Hampton, NY
Anatomically correct chest plate/armor of a "True" Roman Gladiator, this Hollywood movie prop, is a wonderful full-sized brass piece with original leat...
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1960s American Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Sculpture Bust Roman Emperor White and Red Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with two marbles. Gaius Iulius Caesare formally known as Cesare was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and mint condition bronze, brass and glass desk piece. This completely original inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Pope Francis and the New Vatican Draper, Robert Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pope Francis and the New Vatican Draper, Robert hardcover book Title: Pope Francis and the New Vatican Publisher: National Geographic Publication Date: 2015 Binding: Hardcover B...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Authentic Solidus Roman Imperial Coin in 22k Gold Necklace Pendant, circa 476 AD
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Zeno the Second Reign, AV Gold Solidus Roman Imperial Coin (Constantinople Mint, circa 476-491 AD), set in a squared 22-karat gold bezel with 22-karat gold bail. The obv...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

Italian 14-Karat Gold and Black Onyx Roman Armorial Intaglio Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Italy, a pair of 14-karat gold framed earrings with black onyx cabochons, beads, and carved armorial intaglios. Posted with backs. The upper ...
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Onyx, Gold

C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae Et Panegyricus, 1712
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare and ‘old’ antiquarian book, C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae et Panegyricus dated 1712. Published by Johannus Minellii in 1712. Covered and bound in v...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Paper

Roman Manner Curule Form Metal Magazine Rack
Located in New York, NY
Roman manner steel magazine or newspaper rack in curule form. The piece has a tan hide for holding the magazines and is in great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and use. ...
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20th Century Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Roman Carved Marble Torso in Military Dress, circa 2nd-3rd Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Roman marble figure of a male in military dress, late Roman Period, circa 2nd-3rd century. The figure portrayed dressed in military att...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Beautiful & Beveled Wall Mirror in Gilt Bronze Frame w. Eternal Flame Torchères
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically beautiful and romantically meaningful, antique French mirror. The way in which an individual looks at anything in life can learn you much about them. Most people who...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

1910s Venetian Coffee Table Nightstand Laquered Wood, Gilt Brass, Pink Onyx Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century refined elegant coffee table or nightstand with conical legs in lacquered wood and gilt brass with pink onyx top and underlying crystal top. Salviati Jesurum & Co....
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal, Onyx, Brass

Roman Empire Domitian Coin circa 81-96 AD Set in Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Empire, Domitian (circa 81-96 AD), silver Denarius coin, minted in Rome, set in a custom 22-karat gold bezel with 22-karat gold bail with gold bead and diamond acc...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

19th Century Italian Bronze Church Door Panel "Stations of the Cross" Ortisei
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 19th century Italian bronze panel is a section from a church door in Italy. This religious icon is a depiction of the "Stations of the Cross". It was produced from the now defun...
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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Bronze Church Door Panel "Jesus and Diciples" Ortisei Italy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 19th century Italian bronze panel is a section from a church door in Italy. This religious icon is a depiction of "Jesus and Diciples". It was produced from the now defunct foun...
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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Table Columns from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
From the 1600’s, this pair of tabletop grape leaf columns are polychromed with partial colors of white, light teal and gold. There are stylized acanthus leaf capitals at the top. Car...
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17th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque Depicting the Capitoline Doves
Located in London, GB
This Fine, circular micromosaic plaque shows four doves drinking water from a golden bowl, upon which they perch. The Classical design for the mosaic is taken from one found in the Roman Emperor Hadrian's villa in the 2nd century AD. Hadrian's mosaic, which was on the floor as is traditional, was probably based on a design by Sosus of Pergamon, a Greek master artist. Known as the Capitoline Doves...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass

19th Century Bronze Plaque, The Legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, impressive patinated bronze plaque has been cast in high relief and patinated to a rich brown color. The scene depicts the legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola. According t...
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19th Century European Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Large, 18th Century, Roman Mosaic Panel
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Handmade, Roman, terracotta mosaic featuring a portrait of a scholar surrounded by an octagonal, floral border.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Terracotta

"Canon of the Five Orders of Architecture" by Iacomo Barozzio Da Vignola
Located in Miami, FL
The clarity and ease of use of Vignola's treatise caused it to become in succeeding centuries the most published book in architectural history. This book was first published in 1562....
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16th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper, Parchment Paper

Grand Tour, Temple of Castor & Pollux
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Temple of Castor & Pollux in bronze with a green patina. The base is in iron. Grand Tour souvenir.
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1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Bronze

Grand Tour, Temple of Castor & Pollux in alabaster
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Temple of Castor & Pollux in alabaster. Grand Tour souvenir. (Later) inscription on the base: Forum Romano. We also have this object in bronze but slightly smaller.
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1880s Italian Antique Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

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Alabaster

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