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19thc Grand Tour Etchings
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19thc Grand Tour Etchings

19th century
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A pair of early 19thc Grand Tour classical engravings in original Ebonised frame . In very good condition.

Approx measurements:

Width : 57cm

Height : 44cm

UK shipping £45 please message International shipping quote

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated these Grand Tour Classical Etchings to the Victorian era.

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Description
A pair of early 19thc Grand Tour classical engravings in original Ebonised frame . In very good condition.

Approx measurements:

Width : 57cm

Height : 44cm

UK shipping £45 please message International shipping quote

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated these Grand Tour Classical Etchings to the Victorian era.

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SA1237082
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A pair of 19th-century framed monochrome etchings depicting classical human head and profile studies.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century framed monochrome etchings depicting classical human head and profile studies.

19thc Grand Tour Etchings

Archive II A pair of 19th-century framed monochrome etchings depicting classical human head and profile studies. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century framed monochrome etchings depicting classical human head and profile studies. View III
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A pair of 19th-century framed monochrome etchings depicting classical human head and profile studies.
19thc Grand Tour etchings
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A pair of 19th-century framed monochrome etchings depicting classical human head and profile studies.
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  • ObjectPrints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsClassical figure studies, Cross-hatching detail, Dark moulded frame, Gilt inner slip

A pair of early 19th-century Victorian neoclassical engravings on paper, presented as monochrome classical human head and profile studies with fine cross-hatching detail. Each piece sits behind glass within an original dark ebonised wooden frame featuring a stepped moulded outer edge and a textured gilt inner slip. The visual composition captures multiple artistic character studies within each rectangular plate. The dimensions measure 57 cm in width and 44 cm in height. These framed prints suit placement in a gentleman's library or study, positioned directly above a sideboard or console table against a neutral wall. The monochrome palette and classical portraiture motifs coordinate well with traditional period interiors or balanced contemporary galleries.

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Grand Tour etchings are fine art prints produced primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as souvenirs for travellers undertaking the traditional European Grand Tour. These works frequently depict classical antiquities, Roman and Greek sculptures, architectural ruins, and Renaissance master drawings.

Etchings from this era were produced by incising designs onto metal plates, typically copper or zinc, which were treated with acid and inked. The impression was printed onto woven rag paper using a mechanical press, resulting in distinct plate marks around the image boundary.

Authentic period prints feature visible indented plate mark borders, subtle paper ageing or foxing, and fine line detail under magnification. They lack the uniform dot matrix patterns visible in modern photomechanical reproductions.

Classical prints provide structure and historical balance when styled in pairs or symmetrical grid arrangements above sideboards, mantelpieces, or along staircases. Combining dark-framed monochrome artwork with modern, minimalist furnishings creates a curated contrast.

Preserve antique paper by displaying artwork out of direct sunlight and maintaining stable humidity levels. Ensure prints are mounted using acid-free materials and framed behind UV-protective glass to prevent fading and discoloration.
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