Description

Fine quality group of 3 early C19th Italian marble �Grand Tour� souvenir architectural reduction models from ancient Rome .
1 . �Nero Belgio� black marble scale-model of �The Lateran Obelisk� mounted upon a base of �giallo di Siena� marble . Finely incised and engraved gilt highlighted lettering and hieroglyphics to all four faces of this scale model of the ancient Egyptian obelisk . Located in the square across from the Archbasilica of St.John Lateran in Rome. The stepped plinth base bears a gilt-lettered inscription and dedication to Emperor Constantine who removed the obelisk from Alexandria to Rome .
2. �Rosso antico� red marble scale-model of �The Column of Marcus Aurelius�� mounted upon a black marble base. The Roman doric column with spiral relief depicting the Danubian or Marcomannic campaign victories of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius during 166-180 AD . Stepped pedestal base with incised and gilt lettered dedication , surmounted by a miniature bronze figure of the Emperor.
Located in Piazza Colonna , Rome .
3. �Giallo di Siena� yellow marble scale-model of �The Column of Phocas� mounted upon a black marble base. This Roman monumental fluted Corinthian capital column is located in the Roman Forum . Dedicated and inscribed �Colonna Foca � to the block base above a multi-stepped plinth , in honour of the Eastern Roman Emperor Phocas. Surmounted by a miniature bronze figure of the Emperor .
Architectural scale models of this type were produced as expensive souvenirs for wealthy and aristocratic tourists completing the �Grand Tour� of the ancient classical sites and sights of Italy and Europe throughout the C18th and C19th.
Each of the 3 carved marble studies is in excellent original condition with no damage or losses , each having been skilfully executed with fine attention to detail using well-selected specimens of marble.
1. H 15.5� x 5� sq. base
2. H 16� x 3.5� sq. base
3. H 17� x 5� sq. base.
Italy , Rome c.1820

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 219