A small Italian Grand Tour bust, circa 1780, depicting a patinated bronze gentleman in neoclassical dress upon a contrasting marble plinth. Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer travelling across Europe during the 18th century, this small decorative bust is today a charming character for a desk, shelf or tabletop, adding a small piece of history to your home.
Base: 7.5 x 7.5 cm (2.95 in)
Good structural condition. Patinated finish. Bronze is hollow with a shaped timber insert which corresponds to wooden peg in the base. Transports as 2 pieces: bronze just places on top.
We are open weekly as follows:
FROM THE M50 / ROSS-ON-WYE
At the end of the M50, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50). Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles and take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, signed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.
FROM A49 HEREFORD
Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow, there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 signed Wormelow / Monmouth. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.
