Grand Tour Sculptures

Nicely carved bust. With round socle base. A celebrated sculpture from classical antiquity.

A beautifully proportioned marble obelisk in richly veined shades of blue and cream. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a quietly architec...

A striking Grand Tour-style plaster sculpture depicting a sandaled foot inspired by classical Greek and Roman antiquity. The softly aged ivory finish and sculptural strap details giv...

19th century Italian Grand Tour Carrara white marble bust sculpture of a Bacchante (follower of Bacchus) after the original by Claude Michel (1738-1814), also known as Clodion. 21 ...

An elegant French Grand Tour bronze figure of the Greek Goddess Diana by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, French 1845 - 1916, dating from Circa 1880. The seated and robed Goddess Diana is holding a bow and arrows with her head downcast and raised on a circular plinth. Diana was originally considered to be a goddess of the wilderness and of the hunt, a central sport in both Roman and Greek culture. Early Roman inscriptions to Diana celebrated her primarily as a huntress and patron of hunters. Add a beautiful classical element to your home with this delightful bronze. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 41 x Width 29 x Depth 19 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 7 inches Mercié entered the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, and studied under Alexandre Falguière and François Jouffroy, and in 1868 gained the Grand Prix de Rome at the age of 23. His first great popular successes were the David and Gloria Victis, which was shown and received the Medal of Honour of the Paris Salon. The bronze was subsequently placed in the Square Montholon. The bronze David...

Grand Tour bronze model of a Recumbent horse, realistically cast and modeled, raised on a faux marbleized base.  

A beautifully proportioned marble obelisk in richly veined shades of pink and cream. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a quietly architec...

A finely carved grand tour model of the temple of Paestum. The finely hand-carved architects model rests upon an ebonised table base with a brass name plaque and fine cast brass corn...

19th Century European Classical Alabaster Figure of Diana, a reinterpretation of the ancient Roman statue. This statue known for its graceful portraya...

An antique Minton parian-ware and porcelain sculpture of Ariandne and the panther modelled by John Bell (1811-1895). Dating to the mid 19th century, this sculpture depicts the Creta...

This superb pair of Grand Tour Italian gilt bronzes dates to the late 19th century. They are solid cast and very heavy for their size. They are decorative Grand Tour reproductions ta...

Bronze plaque in high relief of Napoleon crossing the Alps after the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David (30 August 1748-29 December 1825...

An impressively large mottled 'verde prato' serpentine socle of turned columnar form, rising from a stepped base to a flattened plateau above a cavetto-shaped edge. In relation to it...

GRAND TOUR MODEL OF VENUS DE MILO AFTER ANTIQUITY Italian a late 19th to early 20th century copy of the original of Antiquity carved from a single block of Carrara marble unsigne...

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque...

A finely crafted circular pietra dura plaque, likely originating from Italy during the mid-to-late 19th century, this specimen marble and hardstone inlaid chessboard combines decorat...

A very good quality Grand Tour patinated bronze figure of Narcissus, dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology and he was distinguished for his beauty. This well patinated bronze classical figure...

Small french bronze sculpture of the mythological huntress Atalanta, cast by the iconic Thiébaut Frères foundry during its final years as “Thiébaut Frères, Fumière et Cie” (1920–1926...

A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour Period Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Black Belgian marble statue of the Luxor Obelisk. This exceptional...

Pair of 19th-Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures on Plinth Bases Description: A finely carved and substantial pair of Grand Tour-era marble sphinx sculptures, ea...

A large and exceptional late 19th century Italian Grand Tour sculpture of the ‘Seated Hermes’ attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. The sol...

An impressive and larger than life size hand-carved Carrara marble bust of Apollo, signed C. Scheggi (1833-1876). In excellent antique condition...

A P. Ipsen (1815-1860) terracotta figure of Diana after the antique. This bust is a depiction of Diana, Roman goddess of wild animals and the hunt, known in Greek mythology as Artem...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of original Antique Circa 1880 Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Recumbent Lions ...

A P. Fernando Vichi (1875-1945) Marble Figure of Diana After the Antique This bust is a depiction of Diana, Roman goddess of wild animals and the hunt, known in Greek mythology as A...

An extremely decorative French 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze and Rosso Levanto marble Arc de Triomphe statue/box. This wonderfully decorative and highly detailed Ar...

A stunning pair of monumental neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble pink, gray, brown, and black obelisks on solid marble pedestals. The sculptur...

19th Century Marble Bust of Antinous after the original known as the 'Antinous Vaticano' discovered at Hadrian's Villa. Featuring realistic detail to hair and handsome facial features...

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figure of the Dancing Faun A charming and highly decorative bronze sculpture depicting the celebrated Dancing Faun (Il Fauno Danzante), inspired by th...

Great sculpture after the antique "The danicing faun of Pompeii". Made in bronze with beautiful details.

A finely cast Grand Tour bronze figure of Narcissus, dating from the 19th century, depicting the mythological youth in a contemplative pose inspired by the celebrated antique prototy...

A beautifully proportioned pair of marble obelisks in richly veined shades of pink and cream. The sculptural silhouettes and naturally dramatic stone movement give the pieces a quiet...

A pair 19th century (1850s) (Grand Tour) Italian carved multi-marble busts of Augustus of Prima Porta and Julius Cesar. These extremely fine an...

After «  la Bottega Del Mosaico Vaticano », Marble tabletop decorated in the center with a mosaic of concentric friezes featuring plant and geometric motifs. The central medallion, m...

A very fine Grand Tour bronze of a naked wrestler after the ancient Roman original. 19th century, Italian. The original is on display in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples. T...

Stylish Pair of Grand Tour style Figural Bookends Holders depicting two sculptural male views of Music Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Standing in p...

A beautifully proportioned antique Italian marble obelisk in richly veined shades of green and brown. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a...

Stunning Hand Painted French Miniature Enamel on Copper depicting a portrait religous view of the Virgin Mary, complete with its original polished wooden frame. Circa 1940. Signed lo...

Grand Tour bronze of the god Ajax from Greek mythology. Very detailed with a beautiful patina.

Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar, originally known as Octavian. Augustus was Julius Caesar's great-nephew, and Julius Caesar named him as prime beneficiary and his p...

After Peter Vischer The Elder (1460-1529), Theodoric The Great, King of the Ostrogoths. Continental Bronze Figure of Gothic King Theodoric as a knight in armor after the artist Pete...

This is a large French Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Pan the Roman fertility God of the forest issued by the "Musee de Naple" , circa 1870 in date. The sculpture features Pan danc...

A beautifully proportioned marble obelisk in richly veined shades of green, brown, cream, and tan. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a qu...

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (according to Gianbologna), on a marble base from which a fluted column ...

Antique 18th century Italian Grand Tour white statuary marble figure of the Farnese Flora emblematic of Spring. Expert carving captures the fine detail in her diaphanous gown and fo...

19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze torso of a wrestler after an ancient Roman original, mounted on a wood base. The warrior or wrestler depicted with nude muscled torso and inten...

Italy, 19th century or earlier. We did find an example of this piece previously sold at auction that was said to be 16th or 17th century, however, we can not confirm that on our end. We are confident this is an old example and not a Maitland Smith reproduction. There is undesirable markings to under belly. This exquisite antique chiseled...

Italian Grand Tour bronze in the Renaissance style of Atlas on an elaborate tripod base ending in hoof feet. The Greek god Atlas is is depicted naked on top holding the world upon hi...

19th century Italian Grand Tour white marble bust of Augustus Caesar. Bust sits on a round white marble pedestal base. Augustus was Julius Caesar's great-nephew, and the first Roman ...

Coppia di Cavalli in Bronzo Sculture Grand Tour dell' Inizio 1800,  figure di cavalli rampanti di origine italiana, fusioni in bronzo a patina scura poggianti su basi lignee, tornit...

A fascinating Italian Grand Tour collection of hand-worked 19th century specimen marble fragments and semi-precious stones, many with original collector’s labels. This diverse set i...

Fragment of a Bronze Arm Mounted Green-Patinated Bronze Sculpture A Grand Tour–style early 20th-century fragment of a bronze arm, this evocative sculptural remnant captures a lifeli...

A pair of round natural agates from the Wunderkammer collection, set in a gray lacquered fruitwooden frame with a marbled effect, mounted on a matching fruitwooden base. A spiral iro...

Antique 19th century Grand Tour classical bronzed patinated metal library bust of Asclepius, Greco-Roman God of medicine and patron of doctors. Asclepius is the son of Apollo and rep...

A pair of round natural agates from the Wunderkammer collection, set in a gray lacquered fruitwooden frame with a marbled effect, mounted on a matching fruitwooden base. A spiral iro...

This striking and unusual piece showcases a large, natural sea fan meticulously mounted on an impressive 19th-century gilt sailor’s pricket, standing an impressive 62" tall. The pric...

A striking antique European Grand Tour style bisque porcelain rhyton form vase, circa 1875 Continental, most likely German, late 19th century, exceptionally executed sculptural form...

Bronze figure of the Capitoline She-Wolf (Lupa Capitolina) suckling Romulus and Remus on rocky base with polished honey onyx plinth, circa 1880. Iconic symbol of Rome's foundation...

A pair of red gorgonian branches from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The bases are in carved and silvered wood with heraldic crests. Italy, circa 1870.

A curated collection of hand-worked 19th century Italian Grand Tour specimen marble fragments and semi-precious stones, many with original collector’s labels. This diverse set inclu...