Antique Pair of Italian Framed Grand Tour Intaglios Early 19th Century

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Antique Pair of Italian Framed Grand Tour Intaglios Early 19th Century

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A decorative pair of Italian framed plaster Grand Tour intaglios of various sizes dating from the early 19th Century. The 34 intaglios are beautifully mounted on marbled paper in a pair of octagonal giltwood glazed box frames. They bear the makers original hand written lists with descriptions on the rear of the frames. Provenance: Contents of Carlton Manor, Scottland Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 42 x width 42 x depth 3.5 Dimensions in inches: height 1 foot, 4 inches x width 1 foot, 4 inches x depth 1 inch The Grand Tour was the traditional trip around Europe, often lasting three to four years, undertaken by the wealthy upper-class English during the 16th and 17th century. Their prime interest was to visit cities that were considered major centres of culture; Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence and Naples were popular destinations. During the 18th and 19th century, the opportunity to take the “Grand Tour” spread from the aristocracy to the new industrial and professional elites, tourist destinations such as Rome shifted their attention from the privileged class to meeting the travel needs of the monied middle-class, including a healthy souvenir trade. Souvenir engravings of tourist attractions began to appear everywhere. In addition to albums of engraved views, “the Grand Tour offered another very popular type of travel souvenir, the now nearly forgotten cameos. The taste for these engraved antique gems was revived as part of the classical revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely detailed cabinet of neoclassical knowledge and art.

Dimensions:
Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Plaster
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1810-1819
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1810
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A23991stDibs: LU950626765162