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Two Early 19thC Grand Tour Bronze Portrait Busts
The small well-cast dark patinated bronze portrait busts of Greek philosophers, after the antique, each on circular turned socles, surviving from the early part of the nineteenth century and the Grand Tour period.
In good overall condition the busts have not had any restoration or cleaning taken to them with the darkness to the bronze creating the impression of Berlin iron.
We believe one of the busts is taken from a famous statue of the Hellenistic fisherman, with the other proving to be a bit of a mixture of Sophocles, Homer, and Herodotus though open to debate.
Throughout the early period of the nineteenth century the 'Grand Tour' was becoming popular among young nobles. Many young men (and later, young women) were travelling to Italy and Greece seeing the marvels of classical design for themselves, and becoming inspired to bring that same sense of classical style and proportion back to Britain.
Visit Europe today and you are likely to come home with tasteless souvenirs whereas in the 18th century, the great age of the large and imposing country house, young men returned and transformed the decor and furnishings of their families’ country seats with their acquisitions with many became insatiable collectors. These busts would have provided inspiration and a lasting memento of such a visit.
Perfect for the mantelpiece or the cabinet of curiosities.
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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In good overall condition the busts have not had any restoration or cleaning taken to them with the darkness to the bronze creating the impression of Berlin iron.
We believe one of the busts is taken from a famous statue of the Hellenistic fisherman, with the other proving to be a bit of a mixture of Sophocles, Homer, and Herodotus though open to debate.
Throughout the early period of the nineteenth century the 'Grand Tour' was becoming popular among young nobles. Many young men (and later, young women) were travelling to Italy and Greece seeing the marvels of classical design for themselves, and becoming inspired to bring that same sense of classical style and proportion back to Britain.
Visit Europe today and you are likely to come home with tasteless souvenirs whereas in the 18th century, the great age of the large and imposing country house, young men returned and transformed the decor and furnishings of their families’ country seats with their acquisitions with many became insatiable collectors. These busts would have provided inspiration and a lasting memento of such a visit.
Perfect for the mantelpiece or the cabinet of curiosities.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Date c.1820-30
Early 19th Century Antiques Material Bronze
Origin Italian
Item code as155a1816 / 1887
Status Sold
£420.00 
$537.47 
€496.94 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/JUL/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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