Classical & Grand Tour
To see the effect of the ancient world in today’s decorative tradition, one need only look at the acanthus leaves and garlands that adorn the friezes and finials of a piece of Georgian furniture, the fine details of Grand Tour bronzes and Italian marbles, or the scrolling capitals of columnar candlesticks. By no means old and dusty, the current fashion for plaster fragments and marble busts in the modern interior is based in large part on the Grand Tour, and the classical-inspired art collected by wealthy patrons during their travels around Europe's ancient sites.
Including classical and classical-inspired art from Antiquity to the 20th century, this section includes furniture, sculptures, and works of art that will complement both traditional and modern interiors.
