A superb pair of framed Grand Tour intaglios, circa 1820. These genuine plaster hand-carved intaglios are all gilt paper wrapped and numbered. They are custom framed on a gray linen backing with gilded frames.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, intaglios were travel souvenirs that wealthy young aristocrats would bring back from the Grand Tour, which was typically a year long journey across Europe to learn about art, culture, and history. This expedition was seen as a rite of passage and the culmination of their education, which was grounded in the classics.
DIMENSIONS
12.3ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 15.3ʺH
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Dimensions:Height: 15.3 in (38.87 cm)Width: 12.3 in (31.25 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Grand Tour(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:LinenPaperPlasterWood
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Pearland, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: 20230288Seller: LU5998236300222
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