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Pair of 19th Century '1850s' Grand Tour Italian Carved Multi-Marble Busts

$39,600per set
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£30,114.05per set
£37,642.57per set20% Off
€34,735.10per set
€43,418.88per set20% Off
CA$55,472.35per set
CA$69,340.44per set20% Off
A$62,084.52per set
A$77,605.65per set20% Off
CHF 32,417.81per set
CHF 40,522.26per set20% Off
MX$757,434.82per set
MX$946,793.53per set20% Off
NOK 411,501.58per set
NOK 514,376.97per set20% Off
SEK 390,489.66per set
SEK 488,112.08per set20% Off
DKK 259,385.31per set
DKK 324,231.63per set20% Off
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A pair 19th century (1850s) (Grand Tour) Italian carved multi-marble busts of Augustus of Prima Porta and Julius Cesar. These extremely fine and detailed busts display a richly carved marble armor with wonderful intricacy. These powerful and large-scale bust are made from the finest quality marbles available in the 1850's. The heads are made from impeccably carved white Carrara marble, and the chests are fully hand-carved marble depicting armor breastplate siting on rouge marble bases. Measures: 25 in H x 17 in W x 9 in D 23 in H x 15.5 in W x 8 in D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6132227494992

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