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Life-Size 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman

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A dynamic, life-sized marble bust of a Roman in a toga with a leopard’s head clasp, raised on a variegated grey socle. Mid-19th century. This impressive antique bust of an - as yet to be identified - Roman, is in good condition. Some tentative comparisons have been made to Caracalla, also known as Antoninus. Possibly a ''Grand Tour'' item. The Grand Tour was an extended excursion to the Continent undertaken by English gentlemen to enhance their appreciation of the culture of the main European cities such as Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, etc. Often antiquities and replicas were brought back to England to form collections. Measures: H 72 cm (28 1/2") D 33 cm (13') W 46 cm (18'). Stock ref: BHA 1090.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A few insignificant hair-line cracks mainly to the back of the neck, but none to the face. Entirely commensurate with age. Overall in good order with a lovely patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BHA 10901stDibs: LU4081124892812
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