Superb, large 19th century Grand Tour Marmo Rosso model of the monumental column of Phocas in the Forum Romanum in Rome. Beautifully carved, very fine quality, detailed capital. Reeded column standing on a plinth base with a correct gilt inscription. Stepped marmo rosso base on black marble. Rome, Italy, circa 1870.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are avail...