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

19th century
Sold 27 January 2026 · Martlesham Antiques
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A framed collection of early 19th Century Italian grand tour plaster intaglios, set in a satin birch frame against a red fabric background, they feature both intaglios (depressed designs, like the large lion) and cameos (raised designs), depicting mythological scenes, historical figures, and classical busts. These were popular souvenirs for wealthy travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries during their educational trips across Europe. Circa 1820.

9 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1 1/2" thick

24cms x 24cms x 4cms thick

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

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SA1191872
Dealers Internal Reference
3788
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A framed collection of early 19th Century Italian grand tour plaster intaglios, set in a satin birch frame against a red fabric background, they feature both intaglios (depressed designs, like the large lion) and cameos (raised designs), depicting mythological scenes, historical figures, and classical busts.
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These were popular souvenirs for wealthy travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries during their educational trips across Europe.
Martlesham Antiques

Circa 1820.

9 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1 1/2" thick

24cms x 24cms x 4cms thick

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1191872
Dealers Internal Ref
3788
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Grand Tour Intaglios

Archive II A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame. View V
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame.
19th Century grand tour intaglios
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A framed collection of white classical plaster intaglios and reliefs arranged on a maroon velvet backing within a figured wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialPlaster, Wood, Velvet, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClassical figures, Mythological scenes, Profile portraits, Animal reliefs
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Grand Tour intaglios are miniature plaster, sulphur, or glass paste casts of classical statues, gems, and architectural reliefs collected by travellers during the 18th and 19th centuries as educational and cultural souvenirs of Europe.

These pieces were typically crafted using plaster of Paris, wax, or sulphur, often set against a contrasting velvet or paper backing and housed in custom timber frames made of woods like birds eye maple or mahogany.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit age-appropriate patina on the frame, hand-carved or turned wooden mouldings, hand-cut backing papers, and crisp detailing in the casts that reflect genuine classical antiquity source material.

They can be displayed on gallery walls, placed on a mantelpiece, or styled on open bookshelves to introduce classical texture, historical depth, and scholarly charm to a room.

Plaster casts should be kept away from direct sunlight, moisture, and high humidity to prevent discolouration or degradation, and cleaned gently with a dry, soft brush rather than liquid solutions.
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