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Life-size Roman Bust Sculpture, 20th Century

About the Item

A life-size hand carved 20th century Roman Torso. The torso is carved from weathered statutory marble on a travertine base. One of the most striking objects on display in the Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art at the Art Institute of Chicago is, for me anyway, this sculpted marble torso of an unknown Roman Emperor. It is all the more intriguing given that the decoration on the sculpture is so detailed and yet we do not know which Emperor it represents. But, from the elaborate dress classical archaeologists are certain that it is the torso of an Emperor in full victory regalia. Other than that, very little else is known about the sculpture and where it came from. Portrait sculptures of Emperors and statesmen such as this one would have been quite common in cities and towns throughout the Roman Empire, placed in the streets and on public monuments for all to see.

Dimensions:

Height: 45.28 in (115 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Marble

Place of Origin:

Europe

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Southall, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5808230972902

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