"Collection Of "grand Tour" Prints, 19th Century In Terracotta, "castello Di Sammezzani" Tuscany"
Well presented this collection of Antique Cameo Prints in terra-cotta, in the image of the Gods and Goddesses of Greek and Roman Mythology "Grand Tour" Italy, and coming from Tuscany "Castello Di Sammezzani". A frame from the beginning of the 19th century in gilded wood stuccoed Charles X with on an 18th century flamed vat paper mounted raw without glass a remarkable and varied in colors collection of terra-cotta cameos of Mythological subjects in good condition and detailed, a pretty wall decoration for these pieces in the image of the Antique in a "Neo-classical" spirit of good taste. This refined, elegant ensemble transports us to Italy and Tuscany in this fabulous castle, abandoned for a long time and in a "Neo-Moorish" spirit, not far from Florence, capital of the Arts... (old label from the "Castello Di Sammezzani n°7" collection). A very beautiful and classic "Cabinet of Curiosities" ornament... from the first half of the 19th century