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19th Century Grand Tour Portrait Intaglios
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19th Century Grand Tour Portrait Intaglios

19th century
Sold 2 January 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A set of three Grand Tour plaster portrait intaglios.

Two of the intaglios are clearly identifiable as Michelangelo and Raphael, the last is untitled. All three have hanging hooks in place ready for display.

Dimensions:-

Largest (Michelangeolo): 10cm diameter

Smallest (Raphael): 4cm diameter

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Intaglios to the 19th Century.

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SA1165901
Dealers Internal Reference
7830
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Description
A set of three Grand Tour plaster portrait intaglios.

Two of the intaglios are clearly identifiable as Michelangelo and Raphael, the last is untitled. All three have hanging hooks in place ready for display.

Dimensions:-

Largest (Michelangeolo): 10cm diameter

Smallest (Raphael): 4cm diameter

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Intaglios to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165901
Dealers Internal Ref
7830
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Grand Tour Portrait Intaglios

Archive II Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background. View II
Archive III Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background. View III
Archive IV Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background. View IV
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Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background.
19th Century Grand Tour Portrait Intaglios
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Three circular white plaster portrait medallions depicting classical profile figures and inscriptions against a black background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsClassical profiles, Lettered inscriptions, Circular medallions, Bas-relief moulding
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour intaglios and plaster casts were collected by affluent young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as educational and cultural mementos of their travels through classical sites in Italy and Greece.

These pieces were typically crafted from finely ground plaster of Paris, sulphur, or wax, often cast from original antique gems, cameos, and carved stone intaglios.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural ageing, fine surface patination, minor wear consistent with handling, and are frequently housed in original wooden specimen boxes or mounted on supportive backing boards.

They can be displayed in shadow boxes on a library wall, arranged on a mantelpiece, or grouped on a bookshelf to add classical architectural texture and historical depth to a room.

Plaster is extremely porous and moisture-sensitive, so items should be kept in stable humidity conditions, cleaned only with a very soft dry brush, and handled with cotton gloves to prevent skin oils from staining the surface.
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