Left-Facing Iron-Framed Marble Italian Portrait Medallion

19th-century decorative portrait medallion, likely made in Italy, depicting a man in 17th or 18th-century style attire. It was created as a decorative object reflecting the historical revival tastes popular during that period. 

The subject might depict a specific historical figure, but it could equally be a generic "cavalier," "artist," or historical "type" figure, common decorative motifs in the 19th century. The style draws heavily on Baroque (17th century) or Rococo (18th century) portraiture conventions, particularly in the dynamic pose, the elaborate clothing (cravat/stock, waistcoat, draped outer garment), and the somewhat stylized curly hair/wig. The soft hat is also reminiscent of styles seen in the 17th and 18th centuries, sometimes associated with artists or gentlemen.

Pieces like this, often crafted in Italy (a center for marble work), were popular purchases for wealthy travelers on the Grand Tour, though this continued well into the 19th century.

Carved white marble for the relief, set against a contrasting dark, veined marble background (like Breccia or a similar decorative stone), and framed in iron.

18"H x 12.5"W

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