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• Auction House:
  Bonhams Australia
• Sale Name:
  Tony White | The Jeweller's Eye
• Sale Date:
  11 Oct 2020 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  144
• Lot Description:
  A Set of Four Grand Tour Plaster Intaglio Volumes
  A collection of plaster casts (medallions), which were based on neoclassical cameos or engraved gems, mounted within simulated book bindings. Each volume has the title "Liberotti impronte", is numbered, and has the word "musei" on the spine. In addition, each volume has a list of contents glued to the back of the cover which is entitled "Opere scelte." Many of the casts depict masterpieces located in Italian museums. Collections such as these were purchased during someone's Grand Tour as a souvenir of the trip
• Estimate:
  A$800 - 1,200
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

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