C19th Plaster Cast Study of a ‘Retour D’egypte’ Style Marble Fire-surround Element.

C19th plaster cast study of a ‘Retour D’Egypte’ style marble fire-surround element.

High-quality cast plaster fire-surround jamb in the form of a term figure in the manner of Thomas Hope . The Egyptian-inspired female head above a tapering stile with classical anthemion and rosette motifs , onto a block plinth base with well-modelled feet detail .

Thomas Hope (1769-1831) was an influential designer, design reformer and collector . His extensive ‘Grand Tour’ travels in Europe, Greece , Turkey and Egypt inspired his interest in antiquities as a source of designs for Regency period interiors, furniture and metalwork . He created “The Egyptian Room” in Duchess Street, London , where his designs displayed his belief in the importance of the ancient Egyptians to the origins of Western culture.

Highly decorative and academic object to enhance an interior scheme .

H 48”

W 5”

D 5”

England c.1870

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