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Grand Tour Alabaster Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Grand Tour Alabaster Leaning Tower of Pisa

1900 - 1920
Sold by Cella
Sold 22 June 2026 · Cella
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Good quality Italian late 19th century Grand Tour souvenir hand carved alabaster architectual model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa on a circular painted wooden plinth. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a freestanding bell tower of the cathedral, is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third-oldest structure in the city's Piazza del Duomo, after the cathedral and the Pisa baptistry. The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structure's weight, and it worsened through the completion of construction in the 14th century. By 1990, the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees. The structure was stabilized by remedial work in the late 20th century. Fine example. Italy, circa 1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Alabaster Leaning Tower to the 1900s.

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SA1183618
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1065
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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Good quality Italian late 19th century Grand Tour souvenir hand carved alabaster architectual model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa on a circular painted wooden plinth.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a freestanding bell tower of the cathedral, is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.
Cella

The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third-oldest structure in the city's Piazza del Duomo, after the cathedral and the Pisa baptistry. The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structure's weight, and it worsened through the completion of construction in the 14th century. By 1990, the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees. The structure was stabilized by remedial work in the late 20th century. Fine example. Italy, circa 1900.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Alabaster Leaning Tower to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183618
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1065
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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A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background. SOLD22 JUN 26
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Archive I A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background. SOLD22 JUN 26

Grand Tour Alabaster Leaning Tower of Pisa

Archive II A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background. View II
Archive III A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background. View III
Archive IV A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background. View IV
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A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background.
Grand Tour alabaster Leaning Tower of Pisa
Ref: SA1183618
A carved cream-coloured alabaster model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa resting on a circular black base against a dark background.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialAlabaster, Slate
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsArched colonnades, Tiered cylindrical tiers, Circular stepped base, Carved surface fluting
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

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Grand Tour souvenirs are decorative objects, paintings, and miniature models purchased by wealthy travellers, predominantly young British aristocrats, during their cultural tours of continental Europe from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century.

These models were typically hand-carved from local Italian materials such as alabaster, white marble, and sometimes bronze, mounted upon circular or square slate and marble bases.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural mineral inclusions, age-related patination, and minor surface wear consistent with historical handling, differing from modern resin reproductions.

Positioning the sculpture upon a stack of art books on a mantelpiece or within a bookshelf adds architectural interest, texture, and a sense of history to a study or living room.

Alabaster is a soft and water-soluble mineral, so it should be cleaned strictly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and kept away from moisture, direct sunlight, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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