Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor

An antique Grand Tour bronze bust of a roman emperor, mounted on a Belgian black marble base. Thought to be a depiction of a young Caesar, the expertly carved sculpture showcases de...

An antique bronzed terracotta bust of Dante. In Renaissance style and a desirable scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piece for any period property, particularly for those looking to appreciate Italian history. At over 140 years old, the bronzed terracotta gives this bust a characterful time worn look accompanied by its integral socle. The bust is marked ‘Dan’ to its left shoulder, ’Tes’ on the right, and '727 R’ to the back. Dante Dante, or Dantes as the bust reads, was an Italian writer and very important figure in the Renaissance. Though he died in 1321, Dante’s works have lived on throughout the centuries, his epic poem ‘La Commedia’ (also known as ‘The Divine Comedy’) considered one of the world’s greatest works of literature. It was the first that influenced the Renaissance and the first work with a personal interpretation since the fall of Rome...

20th Century classically styled white glazed and unglazed Italian bust of Roman Emperor Augustus.

A striking early 20th-century bust of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, better known as Caracalla, who ruled as Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. This finely sculpted representation capture...