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19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero

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A Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero, Roman Consul in 63 B.C. completed in ebonized plaster, circa 1880. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. (Wikipedia) Provenance: Collection of Brigadier General Alfred Douglas Miller (1864-1933) at 25 Great Cumberland Place, London Acquired by M. Harris & Sons, London, 1928 Purchased from the above and gifted to the Chicago Historical Society, 1933 Displayed in the office of the Mayor of Chicago, circa 1990-present.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Restorations to base. Ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Avery & Dash - ELS1stDibs: LU918615960251

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