A GROUP OF THREE ITALIAN 'GRAND TOUR' MARBLE MODELS OF ARCHITECTURAL RUINS
MID-19TH CENTURY
Each comprised of three fluted columns surmounted with Corinthian capitals beneath detailed cornices and dentals in Sienna marble, two modelled on the Roman Temple of Vespasian and Titus and inscribed 'ESTITVER' to the frieze, on Porter marble bases, the other of larger scale and on a red Lavanto marble base
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, the largest
18 ½ in. (47 cm.) high, the smallest
A GROUP OF THREE ITALIAN 'GRAND TOUR' MARBLE MODELS OF ARCHITECTURAL RUINS
MID-19TH CENTURY
Each comprised of three fluted columns surmounted with Corinthian capitals beneath detailed cornices and dentals in Sienna marble, two modelled on the Roman Temple of Vespasian and Titus and inscribed 'ESTITVER' to the frieze, on Porter marble bases, the other of larger scale and on a red Lavanto marble base
23 in. (58.5 cm.) high, the largest
18 ½ in. (47 cm.) high, the smallest