The Grand Tour of Europe was a cultural tradition that was popular among wealthy young men in the 19th century. The Grand Tour was a rite of passage for many young men of the British and European aristocracy and upper classes, who would travel to various parts of Europe to broaden their education, refine their cultural tastes, and experience new cultures and customs.

The Grand Tour typically involved visiting a number of European cities, including Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, and Athens, and it often lasted for several months or even years. During this time, the travelers would visit museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions, and they would also participate in local customs and traditions, such as attending concerts and operas.

The Grand Tour was considered an essential part of a young man's education, as it provided exposure to a wide range of cultural, artistic, and historical influences that were more...

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The Australian Tour to England, Scotland & Ireland, April to…

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…

19th century Posillipo school, Grand Tour View of Smoking…

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

Early 20th century Grand Tour Italian mosaic necklace, entirely…

Italian Floral Bird Mosaic Necklace

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

A Grand Tour framed giltwood Devotional icon, after Fra…

Fra Angelico Devotional Icon in Giltwood Frame

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

A Grand Tour bronze of the Borghese gladiator, 19th century,…

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

An unusual grand tour bronze banquet lamp modelled as Silenius…

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 micro mosaic box, by Ceasre Roccheggiani, Rome,…

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…

A pair of Italian bronze grand tour figured rhyta, 19th century,…

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Figured Rhyta, 19th Century

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

19th century photo album. Mixture of Grand Tour Italian images,…

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…

A good Grand Tour bronze of the Borghese gladiator, after the…

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

A French Grand Tour bronze of the Discophoros, after the Greek…

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…

A Grand Tour bronze head of a boxer or satyr, late 19th century,…

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,…

A large Grand Tour bronze figure of Narcissus, circa 1880,…

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

Pair of antique French Gustave Michael Pillig, Grand Tour well…

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)

Victorian Grand Tour Italian pink coral bead necklace matching…

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

A Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus, late 19th century,…

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

Italian school, Portrait of an Australian Child, circa 1920,…

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

Late 19th century Grand Tour pietra dura circular tile set in…

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

A Grand Tour architectural model of the Battistero Pisa, circa…

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

A fine George II marble slab and mahogany centre table,…

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…

Large antique Grand Tour patinated bronze of a young Hercules,…

Patinated Bronze Young Hercules, 70cm

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

Late 19th century Grand Tour pietra dura tile parrot on…

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

An Italian Grand Tour Sienna marble model of the temple of…

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

An impressive Grand Tour Egyptian revival bronze-mounted rouge…

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…

A Regency Grand Tour specimen marble and micro mosaic games…

Regency Marble Games Table

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

19th century Grand Tour micro mosaic pendant, of oval form in a…

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

A grand tour bronze and marble statue of Marcus Aurelius,…

Marcus Aurelius Grand Tour Statue

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

19th century European pair Grand Tour style Italianate…

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)