Collection Of Antique Cameo Prints Around An Architectural Facade In A 19th Century Frame

An original curiosity, these "Cameos of the Grand Tour" presented in an oval frame in two-color lacquered wood with bronze pearls; mounted raw without glass on a shellac panel with gold glitter and harmoniously surrounding an architectural facade, all in fine terracotta and detailed with an altar, the shades of pink and the finesse of the characters presented in this way give a beautiful, unusual decorative ornament. Mounted without glass to appreciate the details, this pretty collection is a real asset for lovers of refined "Neo-classical". This beautiful frame with its wide molding highlights in all sobriety this Collection (souvenir of the Grand Tour) from Italy where the Gods and Goddesses of Roman Mythology have a large place in the artistic awakening of young students versed in the History of Art. Comes from a collection (No. 4) of a Château du Tarn. A beautiful decorative element playing with the light in very good condition