Name: Set of Four Grand Tour Style Roundels of the 4 Seasons After Bertel Thorvaldsen
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1061551
Price: 140 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by William Morris Antiques

Sold 28 November 2024 · William Morris Antiques

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Description

A set of four grand tour style roundels after after Bertel Thorvaldsen

deicting the 4 seasons

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.5cm (5.31")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated these Grand Tour Roundels to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1061551

Description

A set of four grand tour style roundels after after Bertel Thorvaldsen

deicting the 4 seasons

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.5cm (5.31")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated these Grand Tour Roundels to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1061551

About the Dealer

William Morris Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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William Morris Antiques

Telephone 0800 324 7028

Location

115 St Georges Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williammorris

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ObjectWall Plaques
Period1900 - 1920
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialPlaster
ColourWhite
MotifsClassical figures, Allegorical scenes, Beaded border, Bas-relief
SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour roundels originated during the 18th and 19th centuries when wealthy young Europeans travelled the continent to collect classical antiquities, miniature sculptures, and plaster casts as cultural mementoes.

These decorative objects were traditionally cast in plaster of Paris, stucco, or terracotta, often replicating famous marble sculptures, reliefs, and cameos found in Italian museums and archaeological sites.

Authentication involves examining the material density, natural ageing signs such as surface patination and minor chipping, the crispness of the relief casting, and backing characteristics typical of nineteenth-century production methods.

These pieces can be mounted symmetrically on a panelled wall, displayed on custom stands within a bookcase, or arranged as part of a curated gallery wall alongside modern art to create visual contrast.

Plaster items should be kept away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight. Cleaning must be done exclusively with a soft, dry brush to remove dust, avoiding any water or chemical cleaning agents.