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Grand Tour Liberotti Impronte Intaglio Book
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Grand Tour Liberotti Impronte Intaglio Book

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 3 January 2026 · Cella
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Fascinating 19th century Grand Tour collection of intaglios contained in a double sided Liberotti Impronte Opere Scelte book probably by Paoletti. Beautiful collection of intaglios with fine examples of important works of art by Canova and Thorvalsden, religious and classical statues from antiquity from the museums of Rome. With their miniature renditions from antiquity these beautiful collections are an absolute must for all serious collectors of Grand Tour. Italy, circa 1850.

H 26cm x W 17cm x D 4.75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
4.8cm (1.89")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Intaglio Book to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183340
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1062
Dealers Notes

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 available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Fascinating 19th century Grand Tour collection of intaglios contained in a double sided Liberotti Impronte Opere Scelte book probably by Paoletti.
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Beautiful collection of intaglios with fine examples of important works of art by Canova and Thorvalsden, religious and classical statues from antiquity from the museums of Rome.
Cella

With their miniature renditions from antiquity these beautiful collections are an absolute must for all serious collectors of Grand Tour. Italy, circa 1850.

H 26cm x W 17cm x D 4.75cm

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
4.8cm (1.89")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Intaglio Book to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183340
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1062
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grand Tour Liberotti Impronte Intaglio Book

Archive II An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite. View II
Archive III An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite. View III
Archive IV An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite. View IV
Archive V An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite. View V
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
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An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite.
Grand Tour Liberotti Impronte Intaglio book
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An open antique book box revealing a green velvet-lined interior containing multiple white plaster intaglios and a handwritten index page opposite.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster, Paper, Cardboard, Velvet
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsClassical figures, Mythological scenes, Marbled paper binding, Handwritten manuscript index
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 4.8 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A Grand Tour intaglio book is a custom-made box disguised as a book, housing collections of plaster, sulphur, or wax impressions of classical engraved gems and ancient sculptures collected by travellers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These collection boxes typically feature paper-covered or leather-bound exteriors with marbled paper linings, while the intaglios themselves are usually cast in plaster of Paris, sulphur, or wax, often set into cardboard or cork trays lined with velvet or silk.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate paper, handwritten manuscript indices in iron gall ink, natural ageing and foxing on the paper, and crisp detail in the casts which reflects genuine 18th or 19th-century workshop production.

Position the item half-open on a library table, desk, or bookshelf to display the tactile contrast between the marbled exterior and the white plaster casts against coloured velvet.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper and velvet lining, maintain stable humidity levels to protect the delicate plaster casts, and handle the book carefully to avoid dislodging the individual impressions.
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