Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Roundel
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Description
Large 19th century Italian 'Grand Tour' specimen marbles plaque of roundel form having over 30 different rare and ancient marbles, including malachite, porphyry, jasper, and giallo antico. Likely originally for use as a tabletop but never mounted.
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More Information
Origin: Italy Period: 19th Century Materials: Inlaid specimen marbles Condition: Excellent. Wear commensurate with age. Creation Date: Third-quarter 19th-century Styles / Movements: Classical, Neoclassical, Victorian Incollect Reference #: 283642 -
Dimensions
H. 0.5 in; Diam. 14.88 in; H. 1.27 cm; Diam. 37.8 cm;
Message from Seller:
Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.
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