Fine Grand Tour Specimen Marble Panel

Fine Grand Tour Specimen Marble PanelA large Grand Tour specimen marble or 'pietra dura' picture, framed in red porphyry and containing thirty rare varieties of decorative marbles, alabasters and porphyries, used in Antiquity. Italy, 19th century. Why we like it This wonderfully decorative object is not only a feast of colour, but also a carefully considered collection of interesting and rare specimens, evoking classical sophistication of a well travelled gentleman's library of the

Caernarvonshire

Buxted Park

Provenance: Christie's

depicting interiors in various historic styles

from his book Musée des antiques

opening to reveal a burgundy baize-lined surface

What's been so wonderful for me is that eventually in my life

beautifully comlemented by the finely cast and chased ormolu (gilt bronze) base

centered with a wheatsheaf

Perfect as a console in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table

Directoire

with Greek Key decoration