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Grand Tour Plaquette

19th century
Sold 30 June 2026 · Spitalfields House
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A Grand Tour Plaquette depicting a Satyr interacting with a goat. A celebration of dionysian pleasures. 19th century.

Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Bronze Grand Tour Plaquette to the 19th Century.

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SA1210673
Description
A Grand Tour Plaquette depicting a Satyr interacting with a goat. A celebration of dionysian pleasures. 19th century.

Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm

Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Bronze Grand Tour Plaquette to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210673
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022

Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An oval bronze plaquette featuring a relief depiction of a mythological figure interacting with an animal, set against a dark surface. SOLD30 JUN 26

Grand Tour Plaquette

Archive II An oval bronze plaquette featuring a relief depiction of a mythological figure interacting with an animal, set against a dark surface. View II
Archive III An oval bronze plaquette featuring a relief depiction of a mythological figure interacting with an animal, set against a dark surface. View III
Archive IV An oval bronze plaquette featuring a relief depiction of a mythological figure interacting with an animal, set against a dark surface. View IV
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An oval bronze plaquette featuring a relief depiction of a mythological figure interacting with an animal, set against a dark surface.
Grand Tour Plaquette
Ref: SA1210673
An oval bronze plaquette featuring a relief depiction of a mythological figure interacting with an animal, set against a dark surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsMythological figures, Low relief casting, Oval format, Classical narrative
  • SizeW 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour plaquettes were small, portable works of art, typically cast in bronze or brass, collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as souvenirs of their travels through Italy and Greece.

These items were predominantly produced using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques in bronze, brass, or copper alloys, often finished with hand-chasing and chemical patination to simulate ancient artefacts.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate patination, wear consistent with handling, and casting characteristics typical of 18th or 19th-century European metalwork workshops, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

A bronze plaquette can be displayed on a mantelpiece, styled on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, or mounted on a small stand to add a layer of historical depth and classical texture to a room.

Antique bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush and kept away from moisture and direct sunlight. Chemical cleaners and abrasives must be avoided to preserve the historic surface patina.
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