AN ITALIAN GIALLO ANTICO MARBLE MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF CASTOR AND POLLUX AND A MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF VESPASIAN

ROME, CIRCA 1850

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AN ITALIAN GIALLO ANTICO MARBLE MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF CASTOR AND POLLUX AND A MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF VESPASIAN
ROME, CIRCA 1850
Each on a nero antico marble base
30 ¾ in. (78.1 cm.) high, 10 in. (25.4 cm.) wide, 9 ¾ in. (24.7 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

This subject is among the most popular of Roman Grand Tour souvenir architectural models. These models are of very unusual and substantial size and incorporates highly-accurate detailing of the architectural ornament, especially the Corinthian capitals, architraves and friezes.

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