Description:
Four Grand Tour Stone Models of Temples in the Roman Forum, Italy, second half 19th century, two of the Temple of Vespasian and Titus carved of Carrara marble: one on conforming base, ht. 5, the other on ebonized stone base, ht. 7; one of the Temple of Castor and Pollux of Siena brocatelle marble and mounted to Carrara marble base, ht. 4 7/8; and the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina of Carrara marble and mounted to a conforming labeled base, total ht. 4 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Each with typical edge abrasions.
Yellow w/3 columns: Poorly repaired to breaks at tops and near bottoms of columns.
White w/3 columns: 3/8" chip to overhang.
Grey w/3 columns: discolored reglue to join of overhang.
Multicolumn: In generally good condition; one column posibly with a slight glue touchup.
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