A pair of neoclassical cameo compositions - a collection of stucco with silhouettes of Greek philosophers

A pair of neoclassical cameo compositions, a collection of nine stucco reliefs featuring silhouettes of Greek philosophers in an oval field. They are set in an elegant, ebonised wooden plaque, polished with shellac, within a mid-20th-century frame, quadrilateral in shape, made of black and white marble with red profiles.

It has a neoclassical appeal and is part of the large Italian production of antiquity souvenirs characteristic of the Grand Tour. The cameos date from the early 19th century and show minimal wear, with some chips on the edges. The given dimensions refer to the frame, while the cameos measure 5 cm in height x 4 cm.

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Empire style furniture and accessories date from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This style emerged during Napoleon's reign, characterised by significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations.

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Today, we can observe the significant influence the Baroque style has had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with a great resemblance to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a considerable mark on the art of furniture making. Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally the broad concept of chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

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