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Grand Tour Marble Specimen Tablet, Italy, 1800 to 1830

Sale price€3.600,00

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Dimensions
40 H x 38 W x 11 D cm (specimen 34 x 34 cm)
Period
19th Century
Origin
Italian
Category
Decorative Objects
Reference
RA-27412

Marble specimen tablet

Typical Grand Tour object, from Italy, circa 1800 to 1830. Made from various types of marble and gemstone, including Rosso Levanto, Giallo Siena, Verde Alpi, Onyx, Crema Marfil, granite, rhodochrosite, Lapis Lazuli, Rosa Portogallo, Rosso Verona, Verde Guatemala, travertine, Imperial Porphyry and Noir Belge.

The Grand Tour (popular from the 17th to the 20th century) was an extensive trip through Europe, mainly France and Italy, made by young, wealthy aristocrats (often from Great Britain). Its purpose was to complete their education, gaining knowledge of art, culture, antiquity and architecture, and social development.

Dimensions: 40 H x 38 W x 11 D cm (specimen 34 x 34 cm)

Grand Tour Marble Specimen Tablet, Italy, 1800 to 1830, photo 1
Grand Tour Marble Specimen Tablet, Italy, 1800 to 1830 Sale price€3.600,00

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