Tenerani Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Augustus Caesar

About the Item

A finely carved statuary white marble bust of a young Augustus Caesar attributed to the workshops of 19th century Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869). Also known as Young Octavian, this bust of a young Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar is after a sculpture found in the Pio Clementino Museums of the Vatican. Carved with exceptional detail, the bust is elevated on a turned socle and bears the name ‘TENERANI’ to the front. Other busts like this one after the Vatican original of the former Emperor Augustus were sculpted in the Mid-18th Century. Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869) was a notable Italian sculptor of the early 19th century. In his early career, he trained under Italian sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, before moving to Rome where he won a scholarship as a pupil of Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvalsden. Having honed his skills, Tenerani worked from a studio of his own in later years. William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, Queen Victoria and Pope Pius IX were just a handful of his notable patrons. Socle: 17cm diameter Blue plinth not included.

Dimensions:

Height: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)Width: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)

Style:

Neoclassical (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Marble,Statuary Marble

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850

Condition:

Good structural condition. Generally excellent condition. Some discolouration in places and to the back. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Seller Location:

Wormelow, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 9329941stDibs: LU2096333411472

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