Sale 207 Lot 123

ROMAN OR CLASSICAL-INSPIRED GRAND TOUR STATUE. Likely 19th century Grand Tour type of Roman or classical-inspired statue. Grand Tour statues were popular souvenirs purchased by wealthy Europeans during their educational tours of Europe, particularly Italy, in the 18th and 19th centuries. The statue is carved out of marble or alabaster and replicated well-known classical figures or mythological scenes. The statue in the image, with its classical drapery and pose, aligns with the aesthetic and subject matter commonly found in Grand Tour pieces. - Height (including base): 24 inches.
Estimate $400-600