19th Century Marble Architectural Model

19th Century Marble Architectural ModelA superb quality mid to late 19th century architectural model of a baroque arch or temple, in rouge griotte, giallo di siena and belgian black marble, with jasper columns and ormolu mounts. Continental, circa 186080. Why we like it Exquisitely detailed throughout, this splendid object is superbly decorative and can be used to display a precious object too, such as the 17th century serpentine sphere, that is available separately.

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no polyester

upholstered in John Boyd Textiles horsehair fabric

in dense solid mahogany

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of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous proportions

Marmo Porta Santa (Portasanta di Chios) owes its name to the fact that this stone was used for the jambs of the Holy Door (Porta Santa) at St Peter's Basilica in Rome

Its Greek 'cousin'

Measuring 30 in / 76 cm tall

A very rare example of vernacular design to be so superbly crafted

This distinctive shell pattern of the back subsequently became known as the ‘Edwards Pattern’

painted yellow with polychrome accents