Collection Of Grand Tour Cameos In Terracotta In A Louis Philippe 19th Century Gilded Frame

Rare and beautiful collection of Italian "terra-cotta" cameo prints presented mounted on 18th century almond green marbled paper, mounted without glass and offering a beautiful "Neo-classical" decoration of good taste. In very good condition and offering a panorama of the Gods and Goddesses of Greek and Roman Mythology, this beautiful set is a real "Curiosity" worthy of an Amateur Cabinet and constitutes a set with high decorative value, in good condition, comes from a collection near Florence like the other pieces presented including those in white stucco. Initially these cameos were souvenirs of the Compagnons du Devoir or emerging Artists traveling the peninsula. The interest of these pieces are the different shades of pink and the finesse of the pieces well presented because initially kept in boxes. A good and refined idea of decoration, full of chis and elegance...