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Grand Tour Plaster Relief.
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Grand Tour Plaster Relief.

19th century
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A very decorative little bas relief plaster panel depicting the virtue of charity. Greko-Roman in style. Set within a brass frame the piece has acquired a fine patina.

Italian, possibly Rome. 19th Century

Height 12 cm ( 4 3/4”)

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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Plaster Relief to the 19th Century.

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Description
A very decorative little bas relief plaster panel depicting the virtue of charity. Greko-Roman in style. Set within a brass frame the piece has acquired a fine patina.

Italian, possibly Rome. 19th Century

Height 12 cm ( 4 3/4”)

Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Plaster Relief to the 19th Century.

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SA1230360
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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A round beige plaster relief capturing figures carved in high relief, secured inside a circular metal frame with a hanging loop at the top.
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Archive I A round beige plaster relief capturing figures carved in high relief, secured inside a circular metal frame with a hanging loop at the top.

Grand Tour Plaster Relief.

Archive II A round beige plaster relief capturing figures carved in high relief, secured inside a circular metal frame with a hanging loop at the top. View II
Archive III A round beige plaster relief capturing figures carved in high relief, secured inside a circular metal frame with a hanging loop at the top. View III
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Martin Murray Antiques

Martin Murray Antiques
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Martin Murray Antiques
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A round beige plaster relief capturing figures carved in high relief, secured inside a circular metal frame with a hanging loop at the top.
grand tour plaster relief.
Ref: SA1230360
A round beige plaster relief capturing figures carved in high relief, secured inside a circular metal frame with a hanging loop at the top.
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  • ObjectWall Plaque
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster, Brass, Metal
  • ColourBeige, Bronze
  • MotifsHigh relief figures, circular metal frame, top hanging loop, classical scene

This nineteenth-century Grand Tour wall plaque presents a classical high relief plaster panel in a round format, depicting figural scenes in a neoclassical style. The composition shows moulded figures in beige plaster, set within a circular bronze-coloured brass frame featuring a small top hanging loop. The panel exhibits surface wear and a fine patina accumulated over time, highlighting the detailed sculptural forms against the textured background. Standing at 12 cm high, the plaque is well proportioned for display in a gentleman's library or along a narrow wall space in a traditional interior. Collectors can mount this piece securely on interior walls using its integrated loop, offering a historical accent for studies, hallways or sitting rooms. The neutral beige and bronze tones integrate easily with existing wall colours and antique collections, requiring minimal maintenance beyond gentle dusting. The compact dimensions allow placement in confined architectural spaces where larger artworks would not fit, adding classical interest to domestic displays.

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During the 18th and 19th centuries, European travellers on the Grand Tour acquired small plaster reliefs and intaglios as tactile records of classical antiquities and famous sculptures.

These decorative objects were cast using fine gypsum plaster or gesso, frequently patinated with wax or natural pigments and set within metal or timber frames.

Authentic period examples exhibit crisp detail in the classical subjects, subtle surface discolouration from age, and period-appropriate metal or turned wood frames with integral hanging fixtures.

Plaster reliefs can be displayed within gallery wall arrangements, positioned on open shelving alongside books, or mounted in narrow wall spaces to introduce historic texture.

Remove dust using a soft, dry cosmetic or artist brush, keeping the piece away from moisture and harsh cleaning agents that could dissolve the untreated plaster.
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