What is a Grand Tour statuette?

A Grand Tour statuette is a small souvenir figure purchased by travellers in Italy during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These pieces were cast in bronze or carved in marble to replicate famous classical antiquities. They served as portable reminders of classical art and education, designed to be displayed on desk tops, libraries, or cabinets in European homes.

How do I care for marble and alabaster?

Marble and alabaster require gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, oils, or commercial cleaning products, as these porous stones absorb moisture and can stain easily. Alabaster is notably softer than marble and dissolves slightly in water, meaning it must be kept strictly away from damp environments.

Are these pieces originals from antiquity?

The majority of pieces found in this category date from the nineteenth century, created during the neoclassical revival. They are interpretations or reductions of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures rather than archaeological finds from antiquity. Maker signatures or specific casting marks often help date these nineteenth-century reinterpretations accurately.

Why are figures mounted on different coloured stones?

Makers mounted bronze and marble figures onto contrasting mineral bases to add stability and visual weight. Dark or richly veined stones like serpentine or red marble frame the pale sculpture effectively. This practice stems from the Grand Tour period, when workshops utilised local Italian decorative stones to finish souvenir sculptures.

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A classical marble statuette brings the sculpture of antiquity into a room, carved to echo the figures of the ancient world.

Copeland Parian Porcelain Figurine of Virginia, C. 1848

19th century

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Copeland Parian Porcelain Figurine of Virginia, C. 1848

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£250

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Bronze Perseus with the Head of Medusa on Marble After Cellini

19th century

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Bronze Perseus with the Head of Medusa on Marble After Cellini

From Cella

£5,500

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19th century

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19th Century Marble Figure

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,450

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Bronze Sculptures Children One with Cats One with Dogs Signed Dumond

19th century

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Bronze Sculptures Children One with Cats One with Dogs Signed Dumond

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£950

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19th century

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Superb Large Bronze Figure of a Cherub

From Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

£2,450

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Grand Tour Bronze Figure. The Dancing Faun of Pompeii

19th century

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Grand Tour Bronze Figure. The Dancing Faun of Pompeii

From Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

£1,500

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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Alabaster Sculpture of a Female Holding a Wheatsheaf, Early 20th Century, French.

1900 - 1920

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Alabaster Sculpture of a Female Holding a Wheatsheaf, Early 20th Century, French.

From Judy Fox Antiques

£2,500

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19th century

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Bronze Sculpture of an Ancient Scholar

From Devonshire Antiques

£950

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Xix Century Cast Bronze Figure of Standing Piper

19th century

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Xix Century Cast Bronze Figure of Standing Piper

From Highmeads Antiques

£185

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Materials recorded across the inventory include Carrara marble, alabaster, bronze, ormolu, and various coloured decorative stones such as serpentine and red marble.

17th century

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An Early Probably 17th Century Carved Marble Figure of a Roman Philosopher

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£485

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Victorian Parian Figure of Resting Soldier C1870

19th century

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Victorian Parian Figure of Resting Soldier C1870

From Shaun King Antiques

£485

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Pair of Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Sculptures, After the Antique , on Marble Bases .

19th century

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Pair of Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Sculptures, After the Antique , on Marble Bases .

From M Lees and Sons

£800

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19th century

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19th Century French Bronze Female Bust, Signed E. Laurent

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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19th century

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Inkwell. ( Bust of Napoleon)

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,250

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18th century

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Grand Tour Bronze Infant Hercules

From Cella

£950

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Classical Marble Statuette

Copeland Parian Porcelain Figurine of Virginia, C. 1848

Bronze Perseus with the Head of Medusa on Marble After Cellini

19th Century Marble Figure

Beautiful Antique Pair of Bronze Sculptures Children One with Cats One with Dogs Signed Dumond

Superb Large Bronze Figure of a Cherub

Grand Tour Bronze Figure. The Dancing Faun of Pompeii

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti

Alabaster Sculpture of a Female Holding a Wheatsheaf, Early 20th Century, French.

Bronze Sculpture of an Ancient Scholar

Xix Century Cast Bronze Figure of Standing Piper

An Early Probably 17th Century Carved Marble Figure of a Roman Philosopher

Victorian Parian Figure of Resting Soldier C1870

Pair of Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Sculptures, After the Antique , on Marble Bases .

19th Century French Bronze Female Bust, Signed E. Laurent

Inkwell. ( Bust of Napoleon)

Grand Tour Bronze Infant Hercules

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