A Continental 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze, Black Belgian, and Rosso Alicante marble statue of Perseus and Medusa.

List: $9,800.00

An exceptional Continental 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze, Black Belgian, and Rosso Alicante marble statue of Perseus and Medusa. This handsome statue of Perseus having vanquished Medusa is based on a model by sculptor Benvenuto Cellini in 1552,... — Read More

Item # 14440
H: 20.5 in L: 6.5 in D: 4.75 in
H: 52 cm L: 17 cm D: 12 cm
Continental
19th Century
Marble/Stone, Patinated Bronze
Grand Tour Period Read More

(Grand Tour Period) - During the 17th to early 19th century, it became customary for young men of sufficient means to make a traditional trip throughout Europe, typically with Italy being the key destination. Upper-class Europeans with the company of an older relative saw these trips as crucial to social development and as a rite of passage. By the mid-18th century, the Grand Tour was a regular part of European life, although these journeys were usually restricted to the higher nobility. Artists and craftsmen benefited greatly from the Grand Tour as eager patrons sought to bring back mementos of their travels. Small paintings, micro-mosaics, and miniature statues were common items to find during this period as they were beautiful as well as being easier to transport.

Benvenuto Cellini Read More

Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and writer, best known for his bronze masterpiece Perseus with the Head of Medusa and the Saliera created for King Francis I of France. His autobiography, The Life of Benvenuto Cellini, vividly captures his adventurous life and artistic achievements, cementing his legacy as a key figure of the Renaissance.

Payment Plan Option Learn More

Choose the payment plan option at checkout and customize this payment option with our team. Payment plans are flexible and items will ship once all payments are received.