Grand Tour
Browse our selection of handpicked Grand Tour antiques.
Defining the age of elegance, Grand Tour antiques are beautifully crafted and of the very highest quality. Whether you’re looking for a marble sculpture or mosaic flooring, you’re sure to be wowed by these timeless classics.
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Grand Tour Statuary Marble Relief of a Roman Emperor
Stock No.36110£5,875.00 Add to basketA mid 18th century Grand Tour white statuary marble relief of a Roman emperor, possibly Augustus Caesar, presented on a custom-made steel stand as pictured. Deeply carved in relief, this antique bust is to be celebrated for its good quality carving, the emperor’s facial features clear and distinctive after more than 270 years. Originating from -
Decorative Orthoceras Fossil Marble Urn
Stock No.36100£5,795.00 Add to basketA very rare and unusual early 20th century decorative fossil marble lidded urn, ex. private collection of a gentleman collector. Resembling marble, this urn is made from natural Orthoceras. Orthoceras is known for its black or grey colour, usually with straight conical shells, which for the purpose of this urn have been used to create -
Two Bronze Grand Tour Framed Roundels
Stock No.36113£2,475.00 Add to basketA pair of 19th century bronze Grand Tour framed roundels, one depicting Hercules battling the Nemean Lion and another similar plaque detailed with a classical youth pouring water for a young lion. According to Greek mythology, the divine hero Hercules was ordered to slay the Nemean Lion, a beast that could not be splintered by -
Antique Marble Grand Tour Model of a Roman Bath
Stock No.36112£4,875.00 Add to basketAn antique marble Grand Tour model of a roman bath. Lion paws and a Portoro marble base display this Italian sculpture to showcase its elegant veining and impressive craftsmanship. Handcarved rings sit subtly to the outer sides while the paws almost grip to the base. The expertly carved marble displays excellent detail and a highly -
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti
Stock No.35849£1,975.00 Add to basketAn antique Grand Tour faux book of plaster intaglios by Pietro Paoletti (1801-1847). This intriguing book encloses thirty-eight classically themed Italian medallions surrounded by a gilt border on a deep blue background between two handsome covers. The faux book spine reads ‘Pompeo Mastrozzi’ and ‘Museu Diversi’, meaning different museums, accompanied by a hand-written index page -
Pair of Grand Tour Marble Medallions of Noblemen
Stock No.34234£2,575.00 Add to basketA set of two Grand Tour marble oval medallions depicting the portraits of noblemen, reclaimed from an ex private British collection. Dating to the 19th century, the detailed elements, such as their stern expressions, scholarly head dress, and thick facial features, give a glimpse into who the subjects once were. Hooks to the back make -
Antique Alabaster Sculpture of Mythological Scene
Stock No.36251£4,275.00 Add to basketAn antique carved alabaster sculpture of the Rape of Polyxena, after the antique. Dating to circa 1870, this Italian sculpture displays a striking depiction of the kidnapping, evoking movement and intrigue. The three Greek mythological characters display eye catching features complimented by timeworn weathering. The naked warrior holds a young maiden in his left hand, -
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios
Stock No.36059£1,375.00 Add to basketAn antique Grand Tour faux book of Neoclassical plaster intaglios. Dating to the early 19th century, this intriguing book encloses twenty-five classically themed Italian medallions on a vibrant green background between two beautiful covers. A list of works can be seen to the inside of each cover titled ‘Catalogo’, while the faux book spine reads -
Antique Statuary Marble Bust of Diana
Stock No.36172£12,475.00 Add to basketAn antique white statuary marble bust of Diana, ex Dunkirk Manor, Stroud, England. Dating to circa 1850, this Italian sculpture is of an impressive life size scale mounted on a circular base. At over 150 years old, it has truly stood the test of time with characterful weathering. A perfect piece for an interior or -
Antique Giallo Antico Marble Grand Tour Column of Phocas
Stock No.35755£6,795.00 Add to basketAn antique Grand Tour marble and bronze sculpture of Phocas. Surmounted by a bronze figure, inscribed with latin to the pedestal, and set on a stepped levanto marble base, this antique column is more than 150 years old and showcases incredible levels of detail. This sculpture is a piece of Roman history to be appreciated -
Italian Grand Tour Bronze of The Apollo Belvedere
Stock No.36107£19,975.00 Add to basketAn antique Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of ‘The Apollo Belvedere’ circa 1890, after the antique. Sourced from an ex. private UK collection. Dating from the late 19th century, this superb bronze figure has an appealing patinated Verdigris patina, the bronze having weathered beautifully over the decades. It will make a handsome feature of an -
Pair of Reclaimed Ashford Black Marble Obelisks
Stock No.35967£2,275.00 Add to basketA pair of reclaimed Ashford black marble obelisks salvaged from an ex UK private collection. This pair of matching Grand Tour style obelisks are inlaid with an array of beautifully eye-catching hard stones such as malachite, sienna marble, and fossil marble, raised on square stepped plinths. Suitable for any interior, this pair would make a -
Pair of Antique Italian Walnut Statues of Gladiators
Stock No.35896£6,475.00 Add to basketA pair of antique Italian walnut statues, after the antique Borghese Gladiator. In Grand Tour style, this decorative pair are a stunning feature for a period property looking to appreciate Italian craftsmanship and heritage. Displayed in a strong stance, these expertly handcarved statues offer a sense of movement and charm as a pair, mounted on -
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Roman Emperor
Stock No.35901£1,975.00 Add to basketAn antique Grand Tour bronze bust of a roman emperor, mounted on a Belgian black marble base. Thought to be a depiction of a young Caesar, the expertly carved sculpture showcases details of the emperor, from his facial features to the waves in his hair. In Neoclassical style, the rouge griotte socle add depth and -
Antique Italian Grand Tour Sculpture of Lion of Lucerne
Stock No.36063£2,875.00 Add to basketAn antique Italian Grand Tour sculpture after the Lion of Lucerne. Dating to circa 1820, this period model is thought to have been made as a souvenir or a sample of the work to be executed by the famous sculpture Bertel Thorvaldsen. The expertly carved hard stone displays excellent detail and a highly polished finish, -
Antique Grand Tour Carved Statuary Marble Plaque
Stock No.36012£1,795.00 Add to basketAn antique Grand Tour style carved white statuary marble plaque. Dating to circa 1830, this elegant tablet depicts an expertly handcarved Neoclassical scene. A woman reclines on elegant drapes, in Neoclassical dress, holding a horn of plenty, or cornucopia. Originally a tablet for a chimney piece this decorative panel can now be admired up close -
Antique Italian Statuary Marble Sculpture of Dancing Faun
Stock No.35899£8,995.00 Add to basketAn antique Italian white statuary marble sculpture of a dancing faun. Dating to circa 1870, this Neoclassical piece has stood the test of time with various expertly handcarved elements, from his torso to the curls in his hair. Light veining can be seen amongst the smooth white statuary marble from which this mischievous satyr was -
Large Antique Tile of the Meeting of Ulysses
Stock No.36055£1,675.00 Add to basketA large antique patent clay tile of the Meeting of Ulysses by R. Davies & Co. The perfect decorative piece for a period property looking to add elegance and intrigue, while appreciating Greek mythology. This 12-inch patent tile displays a sepia scene, in the Etruscan taste, of classically dressed figures titled ‘The Meeting of Ulysses -
Antique Minton Parian-ware Sculpture of Ariadne & the Panther by John Bell
Stock No.36005£1,795.00 Add to basketAn antique Minton parian-ware and porcelain sculpture of Ariandne and the panther modelled by John Bell (1811-1895). Dating to the mid 19th century, this sculpture depicts the Cretan princess Ariadne, wife of the god of wine Dionysus, seated on the big cat in a relaxed pose, after the original by Johann Heinrich von Dannecker. In -
Large Antique Copeland Tile of Cherub & Lion
Stock No.36043£1,245.00 Add to basketA large antique Copeland tile depicting a cherub and lion. This 8 inch clay tile dates to circa 1876, displaying a putti with a cape holding a fruiting cornucopia before a lion in multi-coloured glaze on rich blue background. The scene is to be read as an emblem of strength tamed by love. This striking -
Large Antique Plaster Sculptors Model of Mercury
Stock No.35970£2,375.00 Add to basketA large antique painted plaster sculptors model or machete of Mercury. Dating to circa 1900, the sculpture depicts Roman God Mercury seated on a rock in a patinated plaster finish. In Neoclassical style, this French sculpture is an impressive size displaying expertly hand-carved craftsmanship. An exceptional decorative antique for properties looking to appreciate Neoclassical style