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ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR MARCUS AURELIUS STATUE CORINTHIAN PiLLAR ROMAN OIL PAINTING

$5,412.16
£3,950
€4,607.46
CA$7,413.30
A$8,245.21
CHF 4,305.39
MX$100,335.46
NOK 54,986.45
SEK 51,567.58
DKK 34,387.26
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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1860-1880 Italian Grand Tour Oil on Board painting of Roman Temple Ruins with a the Marcus Aurelius Corinthian pillar statue in the background This painting is of a known and highly coveted scene, if you have a look on 1stdibs you will see this exact painting listed for over £20,000 which is slightly larger Grand Tour pieces were purchased during the Victorian era by graduated students who wished to increase their knowledge of the world, they travelled to the wonders of the world and collected souvenirs which would then be placed in their library or study as conversation pieces, usually these would be small statues and on rare occasions, oil paintings like this. They are a window in to another time both for the social standing of the upper class and for the location This piece is exceptionally well executed, the colours, the strokes, everything has clearly been worked at the hands of a very confident and competent painter. Condition wise I can't see any issues with the actual painting, the frame is aged with losses Dimensions Height:- 29cm Width:- 24cm Depth:- 4cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-80
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823343905142

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