Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844)

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25 products
Rare 19th-century micromosaic of Rome with St Peters and Tiber River in black ebonised frame by Nicholas Wells Antiques
19th-century micromosaic view of Rome by Nicholas Wells Antiques featuring St Peters and the Tiber River.
Micromosaic View of Rome With St Peters, Vatican
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Eros Di Centocelle marble bust on Siena marble plinth, antique style, Italian Grand Tour sculpture circa 1800.
Eros Di Centocelle marble bust with intricate curls on Siena marble plinth, Italian antique style from circa 1800.
Grand Tour Statuary Marble Bust of Eros di Centocelle
Collection CK40
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Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Table Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani featuring intricate 19th-century Italian micromosaic art.
Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Table Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani with intricate 19th-century micromosaic and bronzed gilt decor
Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Table Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani
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Ince and Mayhew George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase mahogany antique with glazed doors and multiple drawers
Ince and Mayhew George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase detailed marquetry corner on mahogany wood panel.
Ince and Mayhew George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
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A group of three early 18th century scagliola trompe l'oeil panels
Collection TH10
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Pair of early 19th century Empire bronze and Napoleonite Medici Borghese vases on orbicular diorite bases Collection EE20
Pair of early 19th century bronze Medici and Borghese vases on orbicular diorite bases by Collection EE20
Pair of Bronze and Napoleonite Medici / Borghese Vases
Collection EE20
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North Italian Rosewood secretaire with hardstone inlay attributed to Giovanni Battista Maroni sold by Nicholas Wells Antiques
North Italian secretaire with inlaid hardstone details by Giovanni Battista Maroni, offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
North Italian Secretaire, Attributed to Giovanni Battista Maroni
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Grand Tour Breche Sanguine & Gilt Bronze Mounted Navicella, rare 19th-century marble Roman galley sculpture with gilded mounts.
Grand Tour Breche Sanguine & Gilt Bronze Mounted Navicella, 19th century marble sculpture of Roman Galley on ornate plinth.
Grand Tour Breche Sanguine & Gilt Bronze Mounted Navicella
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Bacchanalian Bronze Faun After Soldani antique bronze sculpture of a faun with detailed muscular form circa 1800
Bacchanalian Bronze Faun After Soldani antique bronze sculpture showing detailed upper torso and drapery close-up.
Bacchanalian Bronze Faun After Soldani
Collection CK40
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Grand Tour inspired Borghese Vase in alabaster with mythological motifs by Collection CK20, circa 1800 Italy.
19th-century Italian Borghese Vase in alabaster with classical mythological motifs by Collection CK20
Borghese Vase
Collection CK20
Italian 18th Century Marble Bust of a Girl, late 18th century, detailed sculpture of a smiling girl in marble.
Italian 18th Century Marble Bust of a Girl
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Regency Giltwood Console Table After the Antique with white marble top and gilt chimera legs, circa 1810 English Regency style.
Regency Giltwood Console Table After the Antique with white marble top and gilt chimera supports circa 1810 England.
Regency Giltwood Console Table After the Antique
Collection EE40
19th Century Grand Tour Bust of Julius Caesar marble portrait sculpture circa 1850 Rome Italy 49 cm tall
19th Century Grand Tour Bust of Julius Caesar marble portrait sculpture on pedestal against black background
19th Century Grand Tour Bust of Julius Caesar
Collection CK40
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques with rich wood and elegant design
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques in polished mahogany finish
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase
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George III Derbyshire Blue John urn with marble base from Collection TH20, showcasing refined 18th-century craftsmanship
George III Derbyshire Blue John urn on stepped marble base from Collection TH20 with rich veining and classical design
George III Derbyshire Blue John Urn
Collection TH20
George III turned Blue John urn with gilt bronze finial on marble base by Collection CK20
Close-up of a George III Blue John urn showing rich purple bands and texture from Collection CK20
George III Turned Blue John Urn
Collection CK20
Pair of 19th-century bronze Grand Tour vases after the Medici Vase, Neo-Classical style by Collection CK20.
Pair of elegant 19th-century bronze Grand Tour vases inspired by Medici Vase by Collection CK20.
Pair of Grand Tour Models after the Medici Vase
Collection CK20
Grand Tour bronze vase with classical reliefs and fluted handles from Collection CK20, circa 1820 Italy craftsmanship
Grand Tour bronze vase after the antique with exquisite relief and classical motifs by Collection CK20, circa 1820 Italy.
Grand Tour Bronze Vase After The Antique
Collection CK20
Giambologna bronze sculpture of Cesarini Venus, early 19th century classical revival, Italy circa 1830, 35 cm tall.
Giambologna early 19th century bronze Venus statue, classical revival, Italy circa 1830, 35 cm tall on stand 46 cm.
Giambologna
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Giacomo Raffaelli Doves of Pliny micromosaic panel depicting doves around a gold basin on blue background.
Giacomo Raffaelli Doves of Pliny
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Grand Tour Equestrian Bronze sculpture showing a rearing horse evading a striking snake on a marble base.
Grand Tour Equestrian Bronze sculpture of a rearing horse confronting a striking snake, symbolizing good versus evil.
Grand Tour Equestrian Bronze
Collection CK40
Bronze Bust of Homer, ancient Greek poet sculpture with laurel wreath, mounted on breche violet and black marble base.
Bronze Bust of Homer with laurel wreath on breche violet and black Belgian marble base, circa 1830, Italy.
Bronze Bust of Homer
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Pair of 19th century bronze centaur sculptures on oval bases by Nicholas Wells Antiques, Italy inspired designs
Bronze centaur sculpture by Nicholas Wells Antiques, 19th century Italian design on oval base, 52cm tall.
Pair of Bronze Centaurs
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Antonio Canova
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Marble bust of a veiled woman titled La Zingarella by Carlo Albacini offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
White marble bust of a veiled woman by Carlo Albacini, available from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Carlo Albacini
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Bertel Thorvaldsen was a renowned Danish sculptor and a leading figure of the Neoclassical movement. Born in Copenhagen, he achieved international acclaim for his monumental works inspired by the art and ideals of ancient Greece and Rome. Thorvaldsen spent much of his career in Rome, where he was celebrated as a modern master of classical sculpture.

His works are characterised by their idealised forms, graceful compositions, and serene beauty, embodying the Neoclassical emphasis on harmony and proportion. Masterpieces such as *Christus* and *The Apostles* (in Copenhagen’s Vor Frue Kirke) and *Jason with the Golden Fleece* demonstrate his technical brilliance and ability to convey both strength and spiritual calm.

Thorvaldsen’s legacy extends beyond his sculptures. As a patron and cultural figure, he played a key role in the development of European art during his time. His works remain highly regarded, and the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen, dedicated to his life and art, stand s as a testament to his enduring influence.
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