Sculpture, paintings, souvenirs and memorabilia from the Grand Tour, 19th century

Canal Townscapes: 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair

19th century European pair Grand Tour style Italianate townscapes featuring canals oil on canvas 46 x 96 cm (2)

Marcus Aurelius Grand Tour Statue

A grand tour bronze and marble statue of Marcus Aurelius, Italian, 19th century 60 cm high, 32 cm wide

Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Pendant of Pantheon in Rome

19th century Grand Tour micro mosaic pendant, of oval form in a 9ct marked gold mount, depicting the Pantheon, Rome in micromosaic against lapis stone, a/f with chip bottom left, pendant height 4 x width 3.3 cm

Regency Marble Games Table

A Regency Grand Tour specimen marble and micro mosaic games table, circa 1820 63 cm high, 43 cm diameter

Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by Webster London

An impressive Grand Tour Egyptian revival bronze-mounted rouge and black marble mantel clock by Webster London, English, 19th century dial stamped Webster, Queen Victoria Street, London no. 16360 single fusee movement, gilt dial with black Roman numerals…

Sienna Marble Temple of Castor and Pollux Model

An Italian Grand Tour Sienna marble model of the temple of castor and Pollux, 19th century, realistically carved as a model of the ruin. Mounted on a slate base. 66.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Pietra Dura Parrot on Cherry Branch Tile

Late 19th century Grand Tour pietra dura tile parrot on flowering cherry branch inlaid with many hardstones, 37 x 25.5 cm

Patinated Bronze Young Hercules, 70cm

Large antique Grand Tour patinated bronze of a young Hercules, marked Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete, 70 cm high

George II Marble and Mahogany Centre Table

A fine George II marble slab and mahogany centre table, probably Irish, mid 18th century, the rectangular slab of rosso Verona marble with square sides mounted above a plain frieze, raised on cabriole supports, all four with knees richly carved with lion…

Grand Tour Battistero Pisa Architectural Model, 1890

A Grand Tour architectural model of the Battistero Pisa, circa 1890, carved, incised and pierced, marble losses. 33.5 cm high

Grand Tour Pietra Dura Inlaid Table with Rose Spray

Late 19th century Grand Tour pietra dura circular tile set in table rose spray inlaid with various hardstones, 48 cm circular

Australian Child Portrait from Italian Grand Tour

Italian school, Portrait of an Australian Child, circa 1920, unsigned, oil on canvas., 68 x 50 cm. Provenance: Painted in Italy during a grand tour and sold by descendants

Naples Narcissus Bronze Statue

A Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus, late 19th century, stamped with foundry mark on base of Francesco de Luca, Napoli, height 63 cm

Victorian Italian Coral Jewelry Set

Victorian Grand Tour Italian pink coral bead necklace matching bracelet, pendant earrings and pendant of large single coral framed with seed and half pearls

French Antique Marble Lion Pair on Bases

Pair of antique French Gustave Michael Pillig, Grand Tour well carved recumbent marble lions, on black marble bases, approx 14 cm high, 24 cm long, 8 cm deep & the other slightly smaller (2)

Large Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Narcissus

A large Grand Tour bronze figure of Narcissus, circa 1880, modelled in contraapposto, with an animal skin draped over his shoulder. Bearing a circular plaque to the base 'Fonderia Di Ferroe bronzo di Francesco de Luca, Napoli', 64 cm high

French Bronze Discophoros on Marble Plinth

A French Grand Tour bronze of the Discophoros, after the Greek original by Naukydes from the early 4th century BC, the naked athlete with downcast eyes holding a discus in his left hand, on black fossil marble plinth, height 34 cm overall. Other Notes: A…

Bronze Head of Boxer/Satyr, After Silanion (19th Century)

A Grand Tour bronze head of a boxer or satyr, late 19th century, after the original attributed to Silanion held in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Height 39 cm (including base). Provenance: Private Collection, Sweden. Private Collection,…

Borghese Gladiator Bronze on Marble Base

A good Grand Tour bronze of the Borghese gladiator, after the original by Agasias in the Louvre collections. Mounted on a black marble base. Italian circa 1920. 34 x 40 x 15 cm

Grand Tour, Indian Portraits, and English Family Life Album

19th century photo album. Mixture of Grand Tour Italian images, Indian portraits, & English family life (carriages & posed family groups.) thin paper albumen corner pasted to both sides of a leaf. Some water damage to initial pages. Albumen photographs 16…

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Figured Rhyta, 19th Century

A pair of Italian bronze grand tour figured rhyta, 19th century, 22 cm high

Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Box by Roccheggiani, Rome (1850)

A Grand Tour micro mosaic box, by Ceasre Roccheggiani, Rome, circa 1,850, the brass box with a hinged cover and silk lined interior, inset with micro mosaic panels depicting historical Roman buildings and ruins, accented with brass beading, raised on four…

Bronze Banquet Lamp with Silenius and Serpent Motif

An unusual grand tour bronze banquet lamp modelled as Silenius and the serpent, late19th century with a frosted and etched orb form shade 61 cm high

A Grand Tour bronze of the Borghese gladiator, 19th century, after the Hellenistic original housed in the Louvre, France, on a marble plinth. Height 31 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney

Fra Angelico Devotional Icon in Giltwood Frame

A Grand Tour framed giltwood Devotional icon, after Fra Angelico, 67 x 21 cm (including frame)

Italian Floral Bird Mosaic Necklace

Early 20th century Grand Tour Italian mosaic necklace, entirely of shield panels fine mosaics of florals and birds

Smoking Vesuvius View

19th century Posillipo school, Grand Tour View of Smoking Vesuvius, gouache on paper, original bird's eye maple frame, 56 x 75 cm (incl. Frame). Provenance: Warwick Oakman Antiques, Hobart. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

Australian Tour Scrapbook: England, Scotland & Ireland 1938

The Australian Tour to England, Scotland & Ireland, April to September 1938, a scrapbook, assembled and annotated by team member, bill Barnett and with a presentation inscription on the inside front cover, 'To George, in memory of a Grand Tour, and with…

Photograph and Scrap Album with New Zealand & Grand Tour Content

Hand compiled photograph and scrap album, including New Zealand & Grand Tour content of lithographs, some scraps & postcards, and mainly photography, New Zealand content including Nelson, early Christchurch architectural, West coast, Dunedin, Illes images…

Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios in Simulated Book Case

A set of forty six Grand Tour plaster intaglios of Domini Illustri, Italian, 19th century within a hinged wooden simulated book case, 10 cm high, 38 cm wide, 27 cm deep

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronzes: Demeter and Bacchus

A pair of Grand Tour Bronzes, Italian, early 19th century, of Demeter and Bacchus, each holding their attributes on gilt metal leaf cast socles, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, the Estate of K.R Bernard Smith, 21 September 2004

Borghese Gladiator Bronze Sculpture

A Grand Tour bronze depicting the Borghese gladiator, after Francesco Righetti, 19th century, modelled as a young gladiator in motion, with his left arm raised, bearing an arm guard, mounted on a rectangular grey marble base. Unsigned, the bronze 35.5 cm…

19th Century Narcissus Bronze Figure

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Narcissus, 19th century, the standing nude wearing a wreath, in a contrapposto pose, 34 cm high

Victorian Grand Tour Cameo Brooch with Cobalt Enamel Frame

Victorian 15ct Grand Tour large cameo brooch, detailed high relief carved shell cameo circa 1870 depicting the scene 'Rest on the flight into Egypt', rub-over gold mounted with cobalt blue enamel framed (slight enamel faults)

A Grand Tour bronze of the seated Augustus, the naked emperor wearing a laurel wreath and drapery seated on a stool, after the Roman marble original discovered in the Augusteum in Herculaneum. Height 21 cm

Bronze Arc de Triomphe Trinket Box with Velvet Lining

A bronze arc de Triomphe Grand Tour trinket box, 19th century, realistically modelled with bronzed sculptures and chains, a velvet lined hinged compartment, standing on an oval onyx base, 15 cm high

19th Century Italian Bronze Three-Legged Torchere Model

A bronze Grand Tour model of a three-legged torchere, Italian, 19th century

Regency Grand Tour Bronze Busts of Roman Emperors

A pair of Regency Grand Tour bronze and marble busts, early 19th century, busts of Roman emperors Tiberio and Domiziano with inscribed names, waisted integral socles and raised on rosso antico marble bases. Height 32 cm

19th Century Italian Micro-Mosaic Oval Panel

An Italian 19th century micro-mosaic oval panel, depicting a classical Grand Tour building within green agate line border on a slate ground, 16.5 cm wide

A 19th century Italian Grand Tour tortoiseshell & micro mosaic snuff box, rectangular shape, the hinged lid depicting the Colosseum (faults)

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Plaque and Brooch

An Italian micro mosaic plaque and brooch, 19th century, the plaque of oval form, featuring a floral decoration to centre on a black ground, the silk backing verso reading C. Roccheggiani/ Roma. (repaired), the brooch comprising three small oval plaques,…

A Grand Tour bronze of the dancing faun, 19th century, after the Hellenistic original housed in the Uffizi gallery in Florence, the naked faun holding cymbals on a circular leaf cast base. Height 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy…

Dancing Faun Bronze from Pompeii, Late 19th Century

A Grand Tour bronze of the dancing faun of Pompeii, late 19th century, height 33 cm

Borghese Gladiator Bronze on Marble Base

A Grand Tour bronze of the Borghese gladiator, after the antique, 19th century, on associated white marble base, height excluding base 29 cm

19th Century Italian Pietra Dura Ornament

Italian Grand Tour pietra dura ornament, 19th century black marble with white and blue flowers to centre in oval brass frame with ribbon decoration

Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios Collection

Two cased collections of Grand Tour style plaster intaglios comprising ninety nine intaglios, housed in 'Book' form boxes, together with numbered lists of the motifs represented, each box 32 cm wide. Provenance: Estate of the late Ian David Cooper,…

Grand Tour Bronze Figures on Rouge Marble Plinths

A pair Grand Tour bronze figures on circular rouge marble plinths,19th century, 23 cm high

Borghese Bronze Urn with High Relief Decoration

A large finely cast and chased bronze Grand Tour Borghese urn, patinated bronze decorated in high relief with scrolls acanthus, beaded rim, reeded handles with satyr mask terminals and on a pedestal base with square plinth, height 74 cm, width 63 cm

Ivory Miniature: Sacred & Profane Love (after Titian)

A Grand Tour ivory miniature, after Titian 'Amor Sacro E Amor Profano'. Sacred and Profane love, unsigned, mounted with gilt bronze frame and velvet mount, 10 cm x 24.5 cm

Grand Tour Bronzes: Hercules & Telephos, Discus Thrower

A pair of Grand Tour bronzes of Hercules, one with the infant Telephos, the other The Discus Thrower, on marble plinths. 19th century, 21 cm high

Bronze Sleeping Nymphs on Rouge Marble Bases, 19th Century

A pair of bronze Grand Tour figures of sleeping nymphs, rouge marble bases. 19th century, 13 cm high

Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic Brooch of St. Peter's Square

A 19th century Grand Tour gold mounted micro-mosaic brooch, the finely laid miniature tesserae showing a scene of St. Peter's square, the Vatican, Rome, within a sunstone oval and gold mount, clip, safety chain and loop to the reverse, 4 cm high, 5 cm…

Victorian Grand Tour C1870 gold pietra dura Florentine mosaic brooch and earrings, oval white rose pattern on finely wire worked frame with matching earrings, one with extra hanger, 45 mm brooch length (not including suspender)

Antique Bronze Warwick Vase Urn - Grand Tour Era

Antique bronze Warwick vase style urn in heavy gauge bronze from the Grand Tour measures 24 cm high, 34 cm wide

Bronze Dancing Faun of Pompeii

Grand Tour bronze figure of the dancing faun of Pompeii, after the antique, the standing figure with his arms outstretched, on a stepped square base, height 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Schaeffer at Rona, Christie's Australia, Sydney, 16 May…

Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios in Gilt Frames

Collection of Grand Tour plaster Intaglios, in parcel-gilt and burr wood frames (2), 29 x 38 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Kiwi Grand Tour: A Hand-Compiled Photograph Album

Hand compiled photograph and scrap album, including New Zealand & Grand Tour content of lithographs, sketches, watercolours, and mainly photography, New Zealand content including West coast a number of industrial, Reefton, Dunedin, Christchurch, some…

A collection of Eighty-Eight Grand Tour red wax Intaglios, early 19th century, cast from antique Roman intaglios, of various sizes and shapes, mostly oval or circular, some retaining original paper binding to the sides, the largest 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm…

Bronze Grand Tour Warwick Vases with Classical Masks

A pair of bronze Grand Tour Warwick vases, circa 1820 well cast with classical masks in high relief to the body and twin vine knot handles, a foldover rim with an egg and dart border and raised on a waisted and fluted pedestal, the stepped black slate…

Grand Tour pair of antique variegated marble spheres on stepped marble bases, 19th century, 18 cm high overall

Grand Tour Malachite Pendants with Micro Mosaic Work

Pair of 19th century Grand Tour pendants, of teardrop form in 18ct yellow gold and malachite, featuring intricate micro mosaic work depicting Roman ruins, one a/f (past repair), pendant height 4.5 cm (2)

Micro Mosaic Roman Ruins Pendant in 18ct Gold

19th century Grand Tour micro mosaic pendant, of teardrop form in 18ct yellow gold and malachite, with oval shaped micro mosaic depicting Roman ruins, pendant height 4.4 cm

Classical Bronze Narcissus by Giorgio Sommer

A classical style Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus, Giorgio Sommer, Napoli, modelled in typical form, signed Sommer to circular base., 21.5 cm high

Italian Grand Tour: Vesuvius View

19th century Italian school, Grand Tour, View of mount Vesuvius, gouache on paper, framed, 7.5 x 11 cm. Provenance: collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

1927 Art Deco Grand Tour Photo Albums

A Grand Tour, Circa 1927 Four Art Deco style photo albums, original brown cloth boards with decorative device and 'Photographs' in gilt; each volume with contemporary manuscript paper title to spine: Vol.1 'New Zealand / S.S. Taiping / Canberra':…

Modern Grand Tour Medallions in Rosewood Frame

A cased collection of twenty nine modern Grand Tour style plaster relief medallions, housed within an open rosewood box frame, the frame 45.5 x 37.5 cm.

Classical French Bronze Candelabra with Bird Finials

A fine pair of grand tour bronze candelabra, French, 19th century, with classical figures, bird finials and multiple candle branches. 74 cm high

Grand Tour Intaglio Collection

Four box framed Collections of Grand Tour style composite Intaglios 36 x 24 cm

Set of 24 Grand Tour Plaster Relief Plaques

Group of 24 Grand Tour plaster relief plaques, early 19th century, the largest 4.5 cm diameter

Bronze Grand Tour Pot with Rams and Eagle Decoration

Italian Grand Tour bronze lidded pot, decorated with rams & eagle, 17 cm high

Grand Tour Intaglios Trio with Craneades Profile

A trio of Grand Tour oval intaglios, including a profile of Craneades, each individually framed, the largest 10 x 8 cm

Grand Tour Bronze Intaglios in Maple Frame

A set of Grand Tour bronze intaglios, comprising five intricate relief cast designs, including the myth of Prometheus, in a period maple frame, the largest 8.5 x 6 cm

A Grand Tour ceramic amphora, 19th century, decorated with red, gold and cream colours on a black ground with applied foliage and ram's head lug handles, a charioteer scene after the antique to the body below a pendent border of palmettes, 42 cm high

Victorian Bacchante Cameo Brooch

Victorian Grand Tour 15ct framed cameo brooch, of a Bacchante, priestess, or follower of Bacchus, cameo 5 cmH

Grand Tour Bust Collection

A collection of Grand Tour style busts including a marble bust of a bearded male, (losses); a composite bust of Julius Caesar; and a cast metal bust of a centurion, the tallest 28 cm high. Provenance: Estate of the late Ian David Cooper, Victoria.

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Cameo Collection

Liberotti Impronte, a collection of Grand Tour cameos, Italian, 19th century, a collection of classical plaster cameos in two trays mounted in faux leather and marbled book binding, with a hand written inventory, selected works, 'Opere scelte', attached…

Grand Tour Intaglio Collection

A collection of Grand Tour circular intaglios, comprising three pieces, each in a birdseye maple frame, including a plaster profile of Jean Lannes, the largest 5 cm diameter

Two Victorian Grand Tour C1870 gold pietra dura Florentine mosaic brooches, multi-coloured floral spray on leaf and wire worked frame with reverse photo panel, second of violet mosaic with similar earring mount, 32 mm lengths

Neoclassical Bronze and Marble Urns

A pair of Grand Tour bronze and black marble urns, 19th century, in the neoclassical manner, pedestal urns with high looped handles depicting, centaurs and cupids, raised on marble plinths with mascarons to the corners, classical border decorations and…

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Urn Vases

A pair of Italian grand Tour bronze urn vases, 19th century, the urn vases with continuous Greco-Roman figural decoration in high relief to the body upon a textured and blackened ground, with stiff leaf and dart borders to the rim and pedestal foot, and…