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Set of framed Italian Grand Tour cameo plaques

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Set of framed Italian Grand Tour cameo plaques
Italian, 19th Century
Height 28cm, width 23.5cm, depth 2.5cm

Within a gilt frame, this set of cameo portrait plaques was made in Italian during the time of the Grand Tour, and consists of a set of six classical profile portraits of gods and goddesses including Athena, Mars, Mercury, Bacchantes and female figure with a lyre. Group images are also featured, depicting (likely) Juno, Laetitia, and a further plaque depicting the Judgement of Solomon. Works such as these were popular during the Grand Tour, a time in which wealthy visitors to Italy were eager to take back pieces worthy of the Classical monuments and sites they had frequented. These fine cameos are no exception.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17190
Incollect Reference #:	601108

Dimensions

W.	9.25 in;	H.	11.02 in;	D.	0.98 in;
W.	23.5 cm;	H.	28 cm;	D.	2.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.