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C19th Italian Grand Tour Marble Statue
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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C19th Italian Grand Tour Marble Statue

19th century
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Early C19th ‘Grand Tour’ statue of ‘Diane de Gabies’, finely carved in Carrara marble. Diane stood next to a tree stump with her hair tied back and her head tilted to the right where she is fixing the clasp on her tunic. 28" high x 9" wide x 8" deep. A fine quality example in excellent condition. Circa 1820.

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This statue is a copy of a Roman marble of the Hellenistic period (fourth to second century BC) discovered by the English artist Gavin Hamilton in 1792 during excavations in the grounds of the Borghese family residence in the village of Gabies, near Rome. The antique marble was later sold to Napoleon I by the Borghese and in 1820 it was sent to the Musée du Louvre where it remains.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Marble Classical Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA779494
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Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

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Early C19th ‘Grand Tour’ statue of ‘Diane de Gabies’, finely carved in Carrara marble.
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Diane stood next to a tree stump with her hair tied back and her head tilted to the right where she is fixing the clasp on her tunic.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

28" high x 9" wide x 8" deep. A fine quality example in excellent condition. Circa 1820.

fig 1. A 19th-century carved white marble statue of a classical figure wearing draped robes, standing on a rectangular integral base.
fig 1. C19th Italian Grand Tour Marble Statue

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

This statue is a copy of a Roman marble of the Hellenistic period (fourth to second century BC) discovered by the English artist Gavin Hamilton in 1792 during excavations in the grounds of the Borghese family residence in the village of Gabies, near Rome. The antique marble was later sold to Napoleon I by the Borghese and in 1820 it was sent to the Musée du Louvre where it remains.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Marble Classical Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA779494
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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Grand Tour marble statues are 18th- and 19th-century carved sculptures produced in Italy, primarily acquired by wealthy European aristocrats completing educational tours across the continent to collect classical art.

Sculptors predominantly used solid white marble, such as Carrara marble, carved manually using chisels, drills, and rasping tools before being hand-polished to create realistic drapery and anatomical details.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carving techniques, light surface oxidisation or subtle grey veining, historical wear to the integral base, and proportional classical drapery executed without modern machine marks.

Classical stone statues can be styled on a sideboard, console table, or dedicated pedestal to act as a focal point, pairing structural historical forms against minimalist contemporary backdrops.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, acidic solutions, or excessive water, using only specialized stone cleaners or distilled water if light cleaning is required.
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