Grand Tour Mounted Intaglio antiques the glass is very possibly

the glass is very possibly Baccarat

and the sculptural ideal that defined the great École des Beaux-Arts curriculum

Set into the lid is an exquisite hand-painted portrait miniature depicting an 18th-century aristocratic lady in a golden gown

this piece has since been converted into a decorative vessel and could be restored back into a lighter if desired

possibly griffins or chimeras

Grand Tour Mounted Intaglio antiques the glass is very possiblyA quietly compelling study in profile, this antique Grand Tour Intaglio captures the neoclassical elegance of a bygone era. Cast in pale plaster, the finely detailed relief depicts a woman in profile, her hair arranged in a classical coiffure and adorned with delicate ornamentation. Her poised expression and graceful silhouette reflect the enduring influence of ancient Roman and Renaissance portraiture. The medallion is housed within a refined gilt