Collection of Grand Tour Porphyry Specimens

Collection of Grand Tour Porphyry SpecimensA superbly decorative collection of Grand Tour porphyry specimens, to include Egyptian red porphyry and Greek green porphyry. Italy, 19th 20th century. Why we like them We love the colour and sculptural quality of these rare objects, evoking classical sophistication of a well travelled gentleman's library of the Enlightenment era. Specimens The two columnar fragments are made of Egyptian red porphyry, also called Roman Imperial porphyry (porfido rosso

An elegant Georgian style mahogany 'Spider Leg' side table

modelled as Ionic columns on marble plinths

adorned with roundels to either side

above a conforming inlaid frieze

The georgians were obsessed with the classical Greek culture and often used the motifs seen on the 'Grand Tour' or excavated objects in decoration and design

1742-1796) after Franciszek Smugliewicz (Polish

A decorative pair of Regency style bronze candlesticks

to Lord Hervey

This delightful little telescopic table has the octagonal mahogany-veneered tilting top with rosewood cross-banding and black-and-white boxwood stringing

Newly rewired

5" / 47 cm

The antique marble statue of Antinous Belvedere was first mentioned in 1543 when Pope Paul III purchased it for the Belvedere garden