19th Century Grand Tour Portrait Intaglios 19th Century

19th Century Grand Tour Portrait Intaglios 19th CenturyA set of three Grand Tour plaster portrait intaglios. Two of the intaglios are clearly identifiable as Michelangelo and Raphael, the last is untitled. All three have hanging hooks in place ready for display. Dimensions Largest (Michelangeolo): 10cm diameter Smallest (Raphael): 4cm diameter Delivery UK Mainland: FREE International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height: 51cm

Two volumes (Canto I and Canto II) are bound into one book

Petroli must have decided to publish the plates because of the high reputation of Berrettini's art in the eighteenth century

Internally all volumes remain in a very good condition

Ink inscription to front free endpaper of Volume I

The labels show some minor scratches consistent with age but remain in a very good condition overall

together with the genus and species

Width (arm to arm): 51

An absolutely charming late 18th century elm coffer with chip carved decoration to each side

The hallmarks remain clearly visible

As part of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty

This William Whiteley piece is a rare survivor and has retained its original material to the top