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Roman Marble Bust of an Emperor

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$32,000
£24,512.15
€28,563.43
CA$45,973.05
A$45,978.34
CHF 26,821.01
MX$565,714.39
NOK 308,905.71
SEK 321,705.42
DKK 213,523.80

About the Item

Beautifully hand carved Carrara marble bust of a Roman Emperor on a variegated marble base, elaborately robed with a laurel wreath adorning his head.
  • Creation Year:
    unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Hairline crack (with small losses) in the middle of the lower chest. The nose has been repaired or replaced.
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212563172

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