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Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C
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Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

An elegant Italian gilt-bronze Grand Tour model of a Greek Temple, circa 1860.

The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and modelled as a peripteral Doric temple, the fluted columns rising from a stepped crepidoma and supporting an entablature of triglyphs and metopes beneath a moulded cornice, the pitched roof cast with overlapping tiles and the pediments with acroteria at the apex and angles, upon a moulded ebonised wooden plinth.

An ideal gift idea for the person in your life who has everything.

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 8 cm x Width 17 cm x Depth 9 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 4 inches

The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken mainly by upper-class European young men of means. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transit in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary.

It served as an educational rite of passage. Though primarily associated with the British nobility and wealthy landed gentry, similar trips were made by wealthy young men of Protestant Northern European nations on the Continent, and from the second half of the 18th century some South American, U.S., and other overseas youth joined in. The tradition was extended to include more of the middle class after rail and steamship travel made the journey less of a burden.

The primary value of the Grand Tour, it was believed, lay in the exposure both to the cultural legacy of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and to the aristocratic and fashionably polite society of the European continent. In addition, it provided the only opportunity to view specific works of art, and possibly the only chance to hear certain music. A grand tour could last from several months to several years. It was commonly undertaken in the company of a knowledgeable guide or tutor.

The Grand Tour not only provided a liberal education but allowed those who could afford it the opportunity to buy things otherwise unavailable at home, and it thus increased participants' prestige and standing. Grand Tourists would return with crates of art, books, pictures, sculpture, and items of culture, which would be displayed in libraries, cabinets, gardens, and drawing rooms, as well as the galleries built purposely for their display. The Grand Tour became a symbol of wealth and freedom.

Our reference: A5476

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Temple Model to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09714685
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Hand-finished chasing to the pediment relief and columns: nineteenth-century bronze foundry work.
Dark oxidation and verdigris in the recesses of the tiles: undisturbed age.
Ebonised finish worn through on the base corners: long handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244955
Dealers Internal Reference
A5476
Description
An elegant Italian gilt-bronze Grand Tour model of a Greek Temple, circa 1860.

The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and modelled as a peripteral Doric temple, the fluted columns rising from a stepped crepidoma and supporting an entablature of triglyphs and metopes beneath a moulded cornice, the pitched roof cast with overlapping tiles and the pediments with acroteria at the apex and angles, upon a moulded ebonised wooden plinth.

fig 1. A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.
fig 1. Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

An ideal gift idea for the person in your life who has everything.

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 8 cm x Width 17 cm x Depth 9 cm

Dimensions in inches:

fig 2. A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.
fig 2. Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

Height 3 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 4 inches

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The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken mainly by upper-class European young men of means.
Regent Antiques

The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transit in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary.

fig 3. A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.
fig 3. Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

It served as an educational rite of passage. Though primarily associated with the British nobility and wealthy landed gentry, similar trips were made by wealthy young men of Protestant Northern European nations on the Continent, and from the second half of the 18th century some South American, U.S., and other overseas youth joined in. The tradition was extended to include more of the middle class after rail and steamship travel made the journey less of a burden.

fig 4. A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.
fig 4. Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

The primary value of the Grand Tour, it was believed, lay in the exposure both to the cultural legacy of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and to the aristocratic and fashionably polite society of the European continent. In addition, it provided the only opportunity to view specific works of art, and possibly the only chance to hear certain music. A grand tour could last from several months to several years. It was commonly undertaken in the company of a knowledgeable guide or tutor.

fig 5. A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.
fig 5. Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

The Grand Tour not only provided a liberal education but allowed those who could afford it the opportunity to buy things otherwise unavailable at home, and it thus increased participants' prestige and standing. Grand Tourists would return with crates of art, books, pictures, sculpture, and items of culture, which would be displayed in libraries, cabinets, gardens, and drawing rooms, as well as the galleries built purposely for their display. The Grand Tour became a symbol of wealth and freedom.

Our reference: A5476

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Temple Model to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09714685
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Hand-finished chasing to the pediment relief and columns: nineteenth-century bronze foundry work.
Dark oxidation and verdigris in the recesses of the tiles: undisturbed age.
Ebonised finish worn through on the base corners: long handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244955
Dealers Internal Ref
A5476
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Archive I A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.

Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C

Archive II A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base. View II
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Archive V A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base. View VI
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A 19th-century gilt bronze miniature model of a classical Greek temple with fluted columns and a detailed pediment, mounted on a dark wooden base.
Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Model of a Greek Temple 19th C
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArchitectural Model
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Wood
  • ColourGold, Dark Brown
  • MotifsFluted columns, Pediment detailing, Tiled roof, Rectangular plinth
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century Grand Tour architectural model takes the form of a classical Greek temple in the Neoclassical style. Cast from gilt bronze with a gold finish, the miniature structure features rows of fluted columns, a stepped crepidoma, triglyphs and metopes along the entablature, pediments with detailed figures, and an overlapping tiled roof. The bronze structure rests upon a moulded, dark brown ebonised wooden plinth that shows minor scuffing and wear along the bottom edges. Measuring 8 cm high, 17 cm wide and 9 cm deep, the model is proportioned for placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study. Items of this type were acquired during traditional European travels and traditionally displayed on desks, mantels and display cabinets to signify classical learning and travel. In a contemporary interior, the model suits placement on a bookshelf, desk or display surface amongst collections of books and antiquities. The heavy bronze construction provides stability for everyday placement, while the combination of metallic gold and dark timber integrates easily with traditional timber furniture.

FAQs

During the 18th and 19th centuries, European travellers undertook the Grand Tour to study classical antiquity, purchasing small-scale architectural models made of bronze, marble, or plaster as educational souvenirs and symbols of scholarly interest.

Craftspeople primarily utilised gilt bronze, patinated bronze, marble, serpentine, and alabaster to replicate classical monuments, frequently securing the metal casting to a wooden or stone plinth.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased architectural details, period-appropriate screws or casting techniques on the underside, genuine age-related oxidisation or wear to gilding, and original wood or marble bases.

These classical models function as decorative accents when displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books and classical art objects.

Dust carefully using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the object free from chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes that could damage the original gilding or timber plinth.
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