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Grand Tour 18th C. Marble Relief Plaque of the Capitoline Venus
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Grand Tour 18th C. Marble Relief Plaque of the Capitoline Venus

18th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 4 September 2024 · Cella
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Very cheeky and extremely rare late 18th Century Grand Tour marble alto relievo relief panel of the Capitoline Venus. Carved from the back, this view shows a more erotic angle to this famous statue. Discovered in the late 17th Century, the original was purchased by Pope Benedict XIV in 1752 and presented to the Capitoline Museum. It was housed in a room known as the 'The Cabinet of Venus', where it remains to this day. Presented in its original gold and ebonised frame. Rome, circa 1790.

H 31cm x W 23.5cm x D 2.5cm

Plaque: H 18.5cm x W 11cm

Visual area: H 17.5cm x W 10cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Marble Relief Plaque to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1012415
Dealers Internal Reference
CA570
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Very cheeky and extremely rare late 18th Century Grand Tour marble alto relievo relief panel of the Capitoline Venus. Carved from the back, this view shows a more erotic angle to this famous statue.
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Discovered in the late 17th Century, the original was purchased by Pope Benedict XIV in 1752 and presented to the Capitoline Museum.
Cella

It was housed in a room known as the 'The Cabinet of Venus', where it remains to this day. Presented in its original gold and ebonised frame. Rome, circa 1790.

H 31cm x W 23.5cm x D 2.5cm

Plaque: H 18.5cm x W 11cm

Visual area: H 17.5cm x W 10cm

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Marble Relief Plaque to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1012415
Dealers Internal Ref
CA570
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grand Tour 18th C. Marble Relief Plaque of the Capitoline Venus

Archive II A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame. View II
Archive III A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame. View III
Archive IV A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame. View IV
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
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A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame.
Grand Tour 18th C. marble relief plaque of the Capitoline Venus
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A carved white marble relief plaque of a classical female figure, set within a dual-tone black and gilt wood frame.
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  • ObjectDecorative Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsClassical female nude, Drapery, Relief carving, Gilt moulding
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Grand Tour antiques refer to souvenirs and artworks collected by young European aristocrats during their travels across continental Europe, particularly Italy, from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, focusing on classical antiquity and Renaissance art.

Traditional materials for neoclassical reliefs included white statuary marble, alabaster, terracotta, and bronze, often mounted within wooden frames or velvet-lined shadow boxes to highlight the sculptural carving.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural material ageing such as minor surface patination and mineral deposits, and traditional framing techniques consistent with historical workshops.

This piece can be displayed on a mantelpiece, hung on a gallery wall alongside modern works, or placed on a bookshelf using an easel to add classical texture and historical depth to a room.

Antique marble should be dusted gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or abrasives that can etch the polished surface or damage historical patination.
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