Antique Pair French Grand Tour Ormolu, Bronze & Marble Tazzas 19th C

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Ref: A5164

Price: £2,400.00

A fine antique fine pair of French Grand Tour patinated ormolu, bronze and marble tazzas, circa 1850 in date. This superb...

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A fine antique fine pair of French Grand Tour patinated ormolu, bronze and marble tazzas, circa 1850 in date.

This superb pair of tazzas each feature scrolling foliate handles decorated with stylised dolphin head detailing on fluted bowls above curling acanthus leaves and circular bases on Rosso Levanto marble square-section plinths with ormolu acanthus leaf borders.

This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional "lost wax" process, otherwise known as the "cire perdue" method.

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this pair and they are sure to add an unparalleled touch of class to your home.

Provenance:

House on Belgrave Square, London

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 36 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 15 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches

Our reference: A5164

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The Grand Tour

was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transit in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary.

It served as an educational rite of passage. Though primarily associated with the British nobility and wealthy landed gentry, similar trips were made by wealthy young men of Protestant Northern European nations on the Continent, and from the second half of the 18th century some South American, U.S., and other overseas youth joined in. The tradition was extended to include more of the middle class after rail and steamship travel made the journey less of a burden.

The primary value of the Grand Tour, it was believed, lay in the exposure both to the cultural legacy of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and to the aristocratic and fashionably polite society of the European continent. In addition, it provided the only opportunity to view specific works of art, and possibly the only chance to hear certain music. A grand tour could last from several months to several years. It was commonly undertaken in the company of a knowledgeable guide or tutor.

The Grand Tour not only provided a liberal education but allowed those who could afford it the opportunity to buy things otherwise unavailable at home, and it thus increased participants' prestige and standing. Grand Tourists would return with crates of art, books, pictures, sculpture, and items of culture, which would be displayed in libraries, cabinets, gardens, and drawing rooms, as well as the galleries built purposely for their display; The Grand Tour became a symbol of wealth and freedom.

Rosso Levanto Marble
A classic marble used extensively in the churches of Rome. A deep, bloodlike red with exquisite veining across slabs.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 36 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 15 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches

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