19th Century Bronze Grand Tour Oval Plaque – Young Roman Portrait – 46×35 mm 19th Century Bronze Oval Portrait Plaque – Grand Tour Era Dimensions: 46 × 35 mm Material: Bronze (not silvered) Origin: Italy / France, mid–19th century Type: Classical Revival / Grand Tour Plaquette Back: Stamped “52” Offered here is an elegant Grand Tour bronze portrait plaque, depicting the right-facing bust of a young Roman man, rendered in refined neoclassical style. These small portrait plaquettes were popular souvenirs for cultured travelers during the 19th century, inspired by ancient Roman coins, intaglios and Renaissance medallic art. Obverse • High relief portrait of a youthful Roman figure • Detailed hair, drapery folds, and smooth classical features • Slightly convex modeling and sharp facial profile • Rich dark patina with beautiful, even toning Reverse • Hollowed back with original foundry shaping • Marked with the number “52”, typical of 19th-century workshop cataloguing • Untouched aged surface Condition Very fine Grand Tour bronze. Strong relief, attractive patina, no repairs. A compact and highly decorative collector’s piece. A beautiful addition for collectors of: • Grand Tour artefacts • Classical portraiture • Renaissance & neoclassical plaquettes • Antique bronze miniatures • Roman-inspired art objects