An Italian 19th century Grand Tour/Neo-Classical st. Green Serpentine marble and Ormolu urn

List: $17,800.00

A very handsome and impressive Italian 19th century Grand Tour/Neo-Classical st. Green Serpentine marble and Ormolu urn. This decorative urn is raised by a square marble base with a mottled edge circular socle above and a beaded Ormolu band wrapped... — Read More

Item # 14081
H: 13 in L: 16 in D: 14.5 in
H: 33 cm L: 41 cm D: 37 cm
Italy
19th Century
Marble/Stone, Ormolu
Grand Tour Period Read More, Neo-Classical st. 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.

(Neo-Classical st.) - One of the top design styles in modern interiors is Neo-Classical. Developed in the 18th century, artists of this time sought to move away from the abundance of decoration saw in the Rococo style and shift towards a more restrained and moderate style. As a result of this, excessive ornamentation was left behind with the new focus being on symmetry and minimalism. Architectural elements like columns and cornices were now the star of the show and were paired with linear furniture to showcase the beauty of the architecture. The Neo-Classical decorating style is modest and chic, with decorative pieces being strategically placed with moldings and cornices being the finishing touch. Tall walls, large expansive windows, and columns are key features of any Neo-Classical design.

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