Grand Tour Micromosaic and Gold Beetle Shirt Studs, Rome 19th Century
Two similar Grand Tour Micromosaic and gold mounted beetle shirt studs, Rome, third quarter 19th century, each circular, set with a very fine micromosaic of Egyptian revival beetle motifs within a gold frame and post, the gold apparently unmarked but testi
19th Century Grand Tour Column of Grande Armee
Grand Tour style column of the Grande Armee, cast metal and black slate, 19th century, 12.20 in. high
Antique Grand Tour Desk Pocket Watch Stand with Eagle Finial
Grand Tour style antique desk pocket watch stand with eagle finial, classical bust and thermometer, 19th century, 11.42 in. high
19th Century Italian Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, Floral Decor
Pair of late 19th century Italian bronze twin handled urns and pedestals, in the Grand Tour taste, decorated with flowers and foliage, raised on black slate and green marble pedestals, height 11.81 in. (2)
Italian Grand Tour pietra dura obelisks, 19th century, 78 cm
An impressive pair of Italian Grand Tour pietra dura and specimen hardstone inlaid obelisks, 19th century, 30.71 in. high
Attic Black-Figure Grand Tour Neck Amphora Vase, 50.5 cm
An Grand Tour neck amphora vase, in the Attic black-figure manner, each side decorated with a figurative panel, one side decorated with a warrior on horseback between two birds, the other side decorated with a woman lying on a bed, being held captive by an
Victorian Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch with Roman Forum Scene
Victorian Grand Tour C1870 gold micro mosaic brooch, finely worked mosaics with lapis lazuli base, ruins scene of the Roman forum in Rome on 15ct wire bead and rope frame 2.24 in. length (damged)
Victorian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch
Original cased Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch, of a King Charles Cavalier spaniel set in onyx, 15ct gold frame, 2.17 in. length a/f
Victorian 9ct Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch with Bird and Butterfly
Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch, of rose stem with bird and butterfly in 9ct gold frame, 2.56 in. length a/f
Victorian Grand Tour 15ct Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Half Pearls
Victorian Grand Tour 15ct and hardstone portrait cameo brooch/pendant, high relief hand carved fine portrait of side profile Victorian gentleman, framed with pave set half pearls, with folding pendant suspender 1.81 in. length
Apollo Belvedere Grand Tour Figure, Late 19th Century Replica
A Grand Tour figure of the Apollo Belvedere, late 19th century, after the antique, height 20.47 in.
18th Century Red-Figure Kylix with Dionysos and Maenads
A Grand Tour Attic-Style Red-Figure Kylix, probably 18th century, the upper side decorated a with a thiasus, satyrs and maenads dancing and playing musical instruments around a profile bust of Dionysos wearing an ivy wreath to the centre, the underside wit
Grand Tour Attic-Style Red-Figure Kylix, 18th Century
A Grand Tour Attic-Style Red-Figure Kylix, probably 18th century, the upper side decorated to the centre with a satyr playing double flutes and maenad dancing and playing castanets, the underside with Europa and the bull to one side, two youths around a co
19th Century Italian Pietra Dura Inset Photograph Frame on Stand
An Italian pietra dura inset photograph frame on stand, 19th century, the oval and hinged gilt brass photo frame inset with a Grand Tour oval pietra dura panel decorated with floral spray, with easel stand. Height 8.46 in., width 5.51 in.
Antique Roman Emperors Polychrome Enamel Plaques, 18th/19th Century
Grand Tour pair of antique polychrome enamel plaques of Roman Emperors, 18th/19th century, 4.72 in. high each overall
Papal State Carved Cameo Brooch with Victory Driving Biga
Grand tour carved cameo & yellow gold brooch marked Papal state marks (1815-1870s). Carved scene depicting Victory driving a Biga, cameo size 1.77 in. x 1.50 in., weight 15.8 grams, tests as 15ct
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Tortoiseshell & Micro Mosaic Snuff Box
A 19th century Italian Grand Tour tortoiseshell & micro mosaic snuff box, rectangular shape, the hinged lid depicting the Colosseum (faults)
Victorian Grand Tour Gold Pietra Dura Florentine Mosaic Brooches
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, 1.26 in. lengths
Victorian Gold Pietra Dura Florentine Mosaic Brooch and Earrings
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, 1.77 in. brooch length (not including suspender)
Collection of 19th Century Grand Tour Red Wax Intaglios
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 1.38 in. x 0.98 in.…
19th Century Grand Tour Ceramic Amphora with Charioteer Scene
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, 16.54 in. high
Dancing Faun Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Uffizi Gallery Replica
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 10.63 in. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John…
Bronze Borghese Gladiator on Marble Plinth, 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 12.20 in. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney
Seated Augustus Bronze: Replica of Herculaneum Original (21 cm)
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 8.27 in.
Seated Hermes: Italian Bronze Sculpture, 20 cm Height
Grand tour Italian bronze of seated Hermes height 7.87 in.
Italian Micro Mosaic and Hard Stone Panel, 19th Century
Grand Tour antique Italian micro mosaic and hard stone panel adorned with classical cameo shell portraits, emblazoned 'Ricordo Venezia', 19th century, 3.15 in. x 4.72 in.
Antique Italian Micromosaic Grand Tour Panel: Peasant Girl Harvest Portrait
Micromosaic Grand Tour antique Italian panel with peasant girl harvest portrait, 19th century, 5.12 in. x 3.54 in.
Antique Variegated Marble Spheres on Stepped Bases, 19th Century
Grand Tour pair of antique variegated marble spheres on stepped marble bases, 19th century, 7.09 in. high overall
19th Century Grand Tour Intaglios in Box Frame Mount
A set of framed Grand Tour intaglios, 19th century, eight plaster medallions in relief each replicating statuary from the antique, box frame mounted, 9.06 in. x 9.06 in.
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 13.39 in. overall. Other Notes…
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 8.46 in. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, the Estate of K.R Bernard Smith, 21 September 2004
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 to
19th Century French Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Miniature Portraits
An antique French 'Grand Tour' scent bottle with gilt metal mounts and five miniature hand painted portraits on ivory, 19th century, 4.72 in. high
Grand Tour Medallions in Framed Collection
Grand Tour group of eight painted chalk ware medallions framed and mounted as one, 19th century, 12.99 in. x 11.42 in. overall
Victorian Bacchante Cameo Brooch
Victorian Grand Tour 15ct framed cameo brooch, of a Bacchante, priestess, or follower of Bacchus, cameo 1.97 in.H
Italian Pietra Dura Candlesticks, 19th Century
A pair of Italian 'Grand Tour' pietra dura candlesticks, 19th century, 4.72 in. high
Italian Grand Tour Ceramic Medallions, 19th Century
Three antique Italian Grand Tour ceramic medallions, 19th century, the largest 2.95 in. wide
Italian Bronze Ewer from Herculaneum
Late 19th century Italian Grand Tour 'Askos' bronze ewer after the antique, the Roman original excavated at Herculaneum and in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples, 10.24 in. height
Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic Brooch with Roman Ruins
Victorian 18ct frame Grand Tour mosaic brooch oval micro-mosaic panel of Roman ruins (faults)
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 11.42 in.
Dancing Faun Bronze from Pompeii, Late 19th Century
A Grand Tour bronze of the dancing faun of Pompeii, late 19th century, height 12.99 in.
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 24.80 in.
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 Intaglio Collection in Gilded Frame
A collection of framed Grand Tour style intaglios, comprising eleven oval plaster portraits, profiles and depictions of classical figures in a gilded frame, the largest intaglio 1.97 in. x 1.38 in.
Grand Tour Intaglios Trio with Craneades Profile
A trio of Grand Tour oval intaglios, including a profile of Craneades, each individually framed, the largest 3.94 in. x 3.15 in.
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 1.97 in. diameter
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 3.35 in. x 2.36 in.
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, 5.91 in. high
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 13.98 in…
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
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 1.77 in. (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 1.73 in.
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 1.30 in.
Set of 24 Grand Tour Plaster Relief Plaques
Group of 24 Grand Tour plaster relief plaques, early 19th century, the largest 1.77 in. diameter
19th Century Italian Hardstone Ruler
An Italian Grand Tour hardstone square form ruler, 19th century, 12.60 in. long
19th Century Italian Hardstone Paperweight
An Italian Grand Tour hardstone shaped paperweight, 19th century, 2.36 in. high, 3.15 in. wide
Italian Pietra-Dura Bottle with Semi-Precious Stones Inlay
An Italian Grand Tour pietra-dura bottle, black basalt inlaid with semi-precious stones, the base with decorative floral motif, 19th century, 4.13 in. high, 3.15 in. wide
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 15.35 in. (including base). Provenance: Private Collection, Sweden. Private Collection,…
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, e
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)
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 17.91 in. x 14.76 in.
Italian Marquetry Folding Mirror with Olive Wood Frame
A Grand Tour Italian 'Sorrento Ware' olive wood and marquetry folding travelling mirror, 19th century, a decorative and detailed fretwork frame finely pierced throughout with formal scroll and vegetal motifs, with inlaid plaques in coloured timbers featuri
Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Photo Frame
Victorian Grand Tour pietra dura photo frame, oval floral panel inset with hardstones in gilt metal hinged frame
Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Photo Frames - Floral Patterns
Two C1900 Italian Grand Tour micro mosaic photo frames, floral patterns of double horse shoe and circular 3.54 in. x 2.36 in., 2.17 in.
Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Floral Photo Frames
Two C1900 Italian Grand Tour micro mosaic photo frames, all floral decorated double hinged folding frame and single frame 3.15 in. x 5.12 in., 2.36 in. height
Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios in Gilt Frames
Collection of Grand Tour plaster Intaglios, in parcel-gilt and burr wood frames (2), 11.42 in. x 14.96 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Roman She-Wolf Bronze Jug, 18th/19th Century
Romulus and Remus she-wolf Roman style Grand Tour bronze jug, 18th/19th century, 4.13 in. high
Roman Serpent Offering Bowl
Grand Tour Roman style bronze offering bowl with serpent decoration, Italian, late 18th early 19th century, 3.74 in. high, 6.50 in. wide
Roman Emperor Pewter Plaques, 1830
Grand Tour Roman Emperor plaques cast in pewter depicting Nero, Tiberius and Giaus (Caligula), circa 1830, (3 items), 5.12 in. diameter overall
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, 1.57 in. high, 1.97…
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 Maori
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 Floral Micro Mosaic Miniature on Ivory
Grand Tour micro mosaic floral framed miniature the miniature on ivory depicting a young woman in an interior, 4.53 in. x 3.54 in. overall
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. 26.18 in. high, 11.81 in. wide, 3.54 in. deep
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', 25.20 in. high
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 k
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 aca
Antique Bronze Warwick Vase Urn - Grand Tour Era
Antique bronze Warwick vase style urn in heavy gauge bronze from the Grand Tour measures 9.45 in. high, 13.39 in. wide
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. 13.39 in. x 15.75 in. x 5.91 in.
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': containin
Italian Floral Bird Mosaic Necklace
Early 20th century Grand Tour Italian mosaic necklace, entirely of shield panels fine mosaics of florals and birds
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 24.02 in. high
Italian Grand Tour Cast Iron Table
Late 19th century Italian Grand Tour cast iron occasional table, the dished circular top with allogorical scene to the centre, hanging chains below on leaf cast base and three legs with ball feet (chip to rim)
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., 8.46 in. high
Small Warwick Vase Replica with Bacchic Ornament
A Grand Tour bronze replica of the Warwick vase, later 19th century, the small size urn after the Roman original with Bacchic ornament and classical borders, height 5.12 in., width 7.87 in., diameter 5.51 in.
Regency Marble Games Table
A Regency Grand Tour specimen marble and micro mosaic games table, circa 1820 24.80 in. high, 16.93 in. diameter
Canal Townscapes: 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair
19th century European pair Grand Tour style Italianate townscapes featuring canals oil on canvas 18.11 in. x 37.80 in. (2)
Grand Tour Bronze Praying Boy, 19th Century
An early 19th century Grand Tour bronze figure of 'Praying Boy', after the antique Praying boy of Rhodes, dating from 300BC. Stamped to base 'Rohn'. Height 11.42 in.
Antique Egyptian-themed Bronze Candlestick
Antique bronze Grand Tour kneeling slave figure Egyptian themed souvenir figure in form of candlestick or vase, circa 1800, height 5.91 in.
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 ki
Blue and Gold Urn Vase by Jaget Et Pinon
A blue and gold Grand Tour style urn vase by Jaget Et Pinon, late 19th century, the urn vase with high set leafy handles, a turned short pedestal to a socle, and square base, with a matte brown border with leaf and berry designs in gilt, the body with corn
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 m
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 12.60 in. Provenance: The collection of John Schaeffer at Rona, Christie's Australia, Sydney, 16…
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 29.13 in., width 24.80…
19th Century Grand Tour Perfume Bottles with Ormolu Collars
Two Grand Tour perfume bottles, 19th century with pierced ormolu collars and casing over red glass, one of square section form with a decorative hinged lid with a scene under glass of the arch of constantine, and the other of globular pedestal form with a
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 base
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 tw
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, 18.90 in. circular
Pietra Dura Parrot on Cherry Branch Tile
Late 19th century Grand Tour pietra dura tile parrot on flowering cherry branch inlaid with many hardstones, 14.57 in. x 10.04 in.
Bronze Grand Tour Pot with Rams and Eagle Decoration
Italian Grand Tour bronze lidded pot, decorated with rams & eagle, 6.69 in. high