Lot 433

An 18th century 'Grand Tour' marble table top

Auction: 26 September 2007 at 11:00 BST
£2,640
Description
possibly a souvenir from Pompeii, the rectangular slab painted with an oval medallion depicting a Classical Romanesque scene, in the manner of murals at Pompeii but of an 18th century date, within its original softwood packing case with iron loop handles
Footnote
Provenace: Christies Nostell Priory Sale 30th April 1990 , lot 179.
