Description: CASEBACK ANTIQUES. The term Grand Tour was coined by the Catholic priest and travel writer Richard Lassels circa 1603-1668, who used it in his influential guidebook The Voyage of Italy, published in 1670, to describe young lords travelling abroad to learn about art, architecture and antiquity. Robert Adam wrote of Rome in 1755, Rome is the most glorious place in the universal world. A grandeur and tranquillity reigns in it, everywhere noble and striking remains of antiquity appear in it, which are so many that one who has spent a dozen years in seeing is still surprised with something new' Many Grand tourists collected souvenirs in the form of bronze and marble models of sculpture and architecture, and formed collections ofGrand Tour objectsfor their large English country houses. Female figure leaning over a twin handled bowl on a log/foliage stand. The original statue is located in the Vatican Museum, Rome, carved in the 4th century BC. According to Greek mythology, the Danaides were the fifty daughters of King Danaos of Argos, who was in conflict with his brother Aegyptos, father of fifty sons. The fifty sons went to Argos to propose marriage to the Danaides as a conciliatory gesture towards Danaos. Danaos resented his brother and ordered his daughters to murder their bridegrooms on their wedding night. They proceeded, except all but one. As a result of their crimes, the Danaides were sentenced to the underworld where their unending penance was to fill pierced jugs with water. I have left the piece uncleaned/unwaxed because it gives a more true picture of it's age. Age c.1885. Height approx 320mm. Weight approx 3.41kg. I always try to photograph in two different types of light to give you a idea of the colour of the item. Any strange sheen will be purely reflection or shadow. Shipping for the UK is handled through the Royal Mail Special Delivery service. Outside the UK will be eBay GSP. Both highly efficient and reliable services. At Caseback Antiques we strive to source and curate the nicest possible pieces from all over the U.K, credible for their rarity attractiveness, ornamental appeal and interesting origin. We are always honest about our items so that you will be happy with your purchase upon arrival. We have been known to supply to collectors, sourcing specialists, film & TV and interior designers. We also stock a range of items that are great as gifts. We are always passionate about what we do.
Price: 740 GBP
Location: Martock
End Time: 2025-01-15T23:21:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 73.98 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Additional Material: Bronze
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Figurine/Statue
Country of Origin: Italy
Age: 1850-1899
Weight: 3.41kg
