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Profile of Byron on Marble from Thorvalsen Workshop
BN Art
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Profile of Byron on Marble from Thorvalsen Workshop

19th century
For Sale by BN Art
Description

This incredibly intricate portrait of Byron is 1 of 4/5 in the world. Other similar portraits have been attributed to Rudolph Shadow (1788-1822). This exemplar is cleary done by a true master. We believe this piece to be From Thorvalsen's Workshop in rome. Specialists are welcome to viewing before purchase. Values of piece 80000.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.3cm (8.39")
Width
16.3cm (6.42")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

BN Art has dated this Carved Marble Relief Medallion to the 1800s.

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SA1126714
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Byron
Description
This incredibly intricate portrait of Byron is 1 of 4/5 in the world. Other similar portraits have been attributed to Rudolph Shadow (1788-1822). This exemplar is cleary done by a true master. We believe this piece to be From Thorvalsen's Workshop in rome. Specialists are welcome to viewing before purchase. Values of piece 80000.
Height
21.3cm (8.39")
Width
16.3cm (6.42")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

BN Art has dated this Carved Marble Relief Medallion to the 1800s.

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SA1126714
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An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge.
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Archive I An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge.

Profile of Byron on Marble from Thorvalsen Workshop

Archive II An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge. View II
Archive III An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge. View III
Archive IV An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge. View IV
Archive V An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge. View V
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An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge.
Profile of Byron on marble from Thorvalsen Workshop
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An oval off-white marble relief plaque depicting a classical profile portrait of Lord Byron wearing a laurel wreath, inscribed along the lower edge.
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A Neoclassical marble relief medallion is a shallow, circular or oval carved stone panel featuring a raised profile portrait or narrative scene in low relief. Popularised in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these works drew inspiration from Greco-Roman classical antiquity and were frequently commissioned by travelers on the Grand Tour.

Artisans carved these plaques from single slabs of fine-grained white marble, often sourced from Carrara. Sculptors used steel chisels, rasp tools, and abrasive powders to achieve smooth skin textures and detailed hair curls before final hand polishing.

Authentic period pieces show precise tool marks under magnification, fine hand-carved inscriptions, and natural surface patination or slight oxidisation in recessed areas. Unlike modern resin casts, genuine marble remains cold to the touch and possesses subtle translucency under lighting.

Position the medallion on a dark hardwood easel inside a cabinet, display it mounted in a recessed shadowbox frame, or place it on a curated bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes to add classical architectural texture to the room.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush to prevent grime accumulation in intricate relief details. Avoid chemical cleansers, acidic liquids, or damp cloths, as these can erode untreated marble surfaces over time.
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