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During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

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Style: Classical Roman
Sculpture of the god Silvanus. Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD. Marble. 46 cm.
Sculpture of the god Silvanus. Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD. Marble. 46 cm.

Sculpture of the god Silvanus. Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD. Marble. 46 cm.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Sculpture of the god Silvanus. Ancient Rome · 2nd century AD. Marble. Height 46 cm. Condition: Good condition. He has lost half his head, the lower part of his legs and the cypre...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Located in New York, NY

A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Head Julius Caesar  carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy
Head Julius Caesar  carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy

Head Julius Caesar carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Julius Caesar sculpture, Caesar head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Julius Caesar art , white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Portrait head of Juliu...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bacchus, Plaster Statue, France, circa 1930
Bacchus, Plaster Statue, France, circa 1930

Bacchus, Plaster Statue, France, circa 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful old plaster statue, in the neoclassical spirit, representing young Bacchus. France, National Museums molding workshop, circa 1930.

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1930s French Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.
White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.

White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.

Located in New York, NY

Depicting Hannah with draping robes holding Samuel in her left arm and placing a donation in a trunk with an engraved Menorah to its front, signed 'F. Andrei. Inv. E. Scolp. Roma 186...

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1860s Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of Diana of Versailles (Artemis)
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of Diana of Versailles (Artemis)

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of Diana of Versailles (Artemis)

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

An imposing and beautifully executed late 19th-century cast iron bust depicting Diana of Versailles (Artemis), the ancient Roman and Greek goddess of the hunt. Masterfully hollow-cas...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Horse sculpture -fragment- light ceramic bronze patina -made in Italy
Horse sculpture -fragment- light ceramic bronze patina -made in Italy

Horse sculpture -fragment- light ceramic bronze patina -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Horse sculpture fragment, ceramic horse, bronze horse Bronze patinated light ceramic sculpture placed on volcanic stone and iron base light refractory ceramic, bronze patinated. dime...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Front Panel of a Sarcophagus. Ancient Roman 3rd century AD. Marble. 114 cm long.
Front Panel of a Sarcophagus. Ancient Roman 3rd century AD. Marble. 114 cm long.

Front Panel of a Sarcophagus. Ancient Roman 3rd century AD. Marble. 114 cm long.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Front Panel of a Sarcophagus Roman 3rd century AD Marble 114 cm long, 33.5 cm high and 4.7 cm thick Condition: Good state of preservation. A vertical break on the right-hand sid...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Max DeMoss 1987 Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture
Max DeMoss 1987 Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture

Max DeMoss 1987 Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture

By Max DeMoss

Located in Oceanside, US

This sculpture presents a dynamic and emotive scene, likely crafted in bronze, depicting three figures interacting with a horse in a dramatic, fragmented style. The composition evoke...

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1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bust Julius Caesar carved on  white and cipolin marble -made in Italy
Bust Julius Caesar carved on  white and cipolin marble -made in Italy

Bust Julius Caesar carved on white and cipolin marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, emperor bust, Caesar bust, Julius Caesar bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture,...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Christian Gottfried Juechtzer

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo clothed with a cloak embraces Daphne from behind, who is fleeing from him and has already frozen into a ...

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1860s German Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Emperor Augustus, Alcúdia type. Ancient Rome, 1st century BC. Marble. 40 cm.
Emperor Augustus, Alcúdia type. Ancient Rome, 1st century BC. Marble. 40 cm.

Emperor Augustus, Alcúdia type. Ancient Rome, 1st century BC. Marble. 40 cm.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Head of the Emperor Augustus, Alcúdia type Ancient Rome · 1st century BC Marble 40 cm height. Provenance - Private collection, Germany. Condition Good overall condition, no rest...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture
Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture

Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Small Etruscan Sculpture Firenze Italy 1980's bronze & Slate.

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

19th Century Italian Alabaster Group of Children Pushing a Cart
19th Century Italian Alabaster Group of Children Pushing a Cart

19th Century Italian Alabaster Group of Children Pushing a Cart

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This enchanting 19th century Italian carved Alabaster group of four putti playing whilst pushing and pulling a wooden cart, entitled; 'From the harvest' By Prof; A. Petrill, Firenze....

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2
Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2

Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of cast metal knight figures exudes old-world grandeur, each standing tall in intricately detailed armor with a raised flag bearing a heraldic crest. Their mirrored stances...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Augustus Caesar
Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Augustus Caesar

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Augustus Caesar

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Augustus Caesar A finely cast bust of Augustus of Prima Porta, masterfully modeled and presented atop an elegant marble plinth with a decor...

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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

David Foot Sculpture
David Foot Sculpture

David Foot Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Michelangelo David Foot Sculpture Art work at the Academia dal belle arte Venezia . sold as a set it was meant to be coffee table with the glass as a top . USA Continental in home de...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

A 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Statue of Dancing Faun by A. Frilli, Firenze
A 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Statue of Dancing Faun by A. Frilli, Firenze

A 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Statue of Dancing Faun by A. Frilli, Firenze

By Antonio Frilli

Located in New York, NY

A Life-Size Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Dancing Faun with Cymbals signed by A. Frilli, Firenze. This piece is after the original model by Massimiliano Soldani (I...

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1880s Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

A Plaster Bust of Seneca
A Plaster Bust of Seneca

A Plaster Bust of Seneca

Located in Atlanta, GA

Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, dramatist, and in one work, satirist, from the pos...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

An angel lost a wing... and I picked it up for Christmas time...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of Roman Emperor by Mathurin Moreau
Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of Roman Emperor by Mathurin Moreau

Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of Roman Emperor by Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in London, GB

This fine, full length figure is modelled in the contrapposto pose, a position originating from ancient Greek Classical sculpture. The visual arts uses the term 'contrapposto' to des...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus
Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus

Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus

Located in London, GB

Large antique sculpted marble figure of Caesar Augustus Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 186cm, width 118cm, depth 44cm Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the o...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This antique italian wood frieze, hand carved and named "half a palm", still has traces of lacquer, silver and gold, almost erased by time. It can also be the base of a lamp. ref. ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar
Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good stone bust of Julius Ceasar, hollow inside and in overall very good condition. 24" high 25" wiide 15" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please p...

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20th Century English Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Bronze Putti Sculptures on Siena Marble Base, Italy, 1880
Antique Bronze Putti Sculptures on Siena Marble Base, Italy, 1880

Antique Bronze Putti Sculptures on Siena Marble Base, Italy, 1880

Located in Montreal, QC

This charming young couple evoke summer in Italy. She with a bill hook and branch with fruiting vine, and her companion with a sheaf of wheat over his shoulder. Each is well modelled...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble.
Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble.

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble. Height 73 cm. Provenance: - Former private collection, Poitiers, France. Condition: Torsos and low...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

White Marble Bust of a Roman Emperor, 20th Century
White Marble Bust of a Roman Emperor, 20th Century

White Marble Bust of a Roman Emperor, 20th Century

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A refined Carrara marble bust depicting a young Roman emperor, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and inspired by classical portraiture from antiquity. The face has harmoni...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture
Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture

Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

Top-class antique light fixture with a stunning hand-carved alabaster shade, brass chains and an alabaster canopy. Thanks to its unique design and generous size, this antique alabas...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx
Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx

Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Bust Roman Emperor, carrara marble and honey onyx.

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20th Century European Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand
Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand

Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful Roman column for displaying a work of art. This piece is composed of eight stacked segments, forming a beautifully twisted column inspired by ancient Roman and Baroque des...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Fragment of a sarcophagus relief. Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD. Marble. 37 cm.
Fragment of a sarcophagus relief. Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD. Marble. 37 cm.

Fragment of a sarcophagus relief. Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD. Marble. 37 cm.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Fragment of a sarcophagus relief Ancient Rome · 2nd century AD Marble 37 cm long, 26 cm high and 9 cm thick Provenance - Private collection, Paris, France. Condition In good con...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Bronze Bust of Michelangelo's David on Marble Pedestal, MCM
Vintage Italian Bronze Bust of Michelangelo's David on Marble Pedestal, MCM

Vintage Italian Bronze Bust of Michelangelo's David on Marble Pedestal, MCM

Located in San Diego, CA

An elegant vintage bronze bust of Michelangelo's iconic David, mounted on a substantial square marble pedestal. This finely detailed sculpture captures the youthful beauty and contem...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy
Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Torso maschile imponente, peso circa kg 800, scolpito su marmo bianco Carrara poggiante su base travertino Romano ispirato al Doriforo che si trova agli uffizi di Firenze. Original m...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Roman Busts, Set of 3 Ormolu Mounted Models of Busts of Caesar on Marble Bases
Roman Busts, Set of 3 Ormolu Mounted Models of Busts of Caesar on Marble Bases

Roman Busts, Set of 3 Ormolu Mounted Models of Busts of Caesar on Marble Bases

Located in New York, NY

This distinguished set of three Neoclassical Roman busts, dating to the late 19th century, represents Roman Caesars in ceremonial military outfits. Each figure is modeled with an ind...

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1890s Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sabatino De Angelis Fils Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp
Sabatino De Angelis Fils Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

Sabatino De Angelis Fils Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

By Sabatino De Angelis

Located in Sarasota, FL

Grand tour ancient Roman oil lamp. Signed and dated 1905 by Sabatino de Angelis et Fil. Stunning quality bronze work.

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Corinthian capital. Roman, southern Iberian Peninsula, 1st-3rd century AD. 36 cm
Corinthian capital. Roman, southern Iberian Peninsula, 1st-3rd century AD. 36 cm

Corinthian capital. Roman, southern Iberian Peninsula, 1st-3rd century AD. 36 cm

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Corinthian capital. Ancient Roman, southern Iberian Peninsula, 1st - 3rd century AD. Marble. Height 36 cm, width 35 cm and depth 25 cm. Condition Good state of preservation Prov...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century
Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century

Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century

By Giambologna

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze sculpture "Flying Mercury", after Giambologna, mounted as a lamp, on a green marble column base decorated with a bronze frieze, with allegories of the Arts. Wear and tear ...

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19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Polychrome Marble Bust of a Roman Emperor, 20th Century
Polychrome Marble Bust of a Roman Emperor, 20th Century

Polychrome Marble Bust of a Roman Emperor, 20th Century

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A refined polychrome marble sculptural bust depicting a young Roman emperor, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and inspired by classical portraiture of antiquity. The head...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Petite Classical Roman Cast Bronze Putti Statuette
Petite Classical Roman Cast Bronze Putti Statuette

Petite Classical Roman Cast Bronze Putti Statuette

Located in Sheffield, MA

A 7 3/4" high small petite statue of a young male figure sculpture on 3" x 3" stand -- this 19th century Italian bronze putto is partially covered with a ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Julius Caesar bust in white Carrara marble
Julius Caesar bust in white Carrara marble

Julius Caesar bust in white Carrara marble

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, busto imperatore, busto Cesare, busto Giulio Cesare, busto romano antico, arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, marco Aure...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bust of a young woman. Ancient Rome, 2nd-4th century AD. 6.6 cm height. Bronze.
Bust of a young woman. Ancient Rome, 2nd-4th century AD. 6.6 cm height. Bronze.

Bust of a young woman. Ancient Rome, 2nd-4th century AD. 6.6 cm height. Bronze.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bust of a young woman. Ancient Rome, 2nd - 4th century AD. Bronze and Silver. Height 6.6 cm and 14 cm with the stand. Provenance: - Private collection, Mr. S. D., France, acquir...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture
1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful alabaster wall plate features a high relief sculpture commemorating the opera, Carmen. Made by hand in Tuscany, Italy by master sculptor Gino Ruggeri. Comes in the original...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules
Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules

Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules

Located in Houston, TX

Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Antique Hand-Carved Italian Lion Head Fountain Mask, Early 1900s
Antique Hand-Carved Italian Lion Head Fountain Mask, Early 1900s

Antique Hand-Carved Italian Lion Head Fountain Mask, Early 1900s

Located in Milano, MI

This antique stone mask was probably used in a fountain. It is a very decorative Italian antique object. The mask fits as decorative object on a bureau o...

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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin. Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Diana, Hunting and Moon Goddess" - Antique Biscuit Porcelain Sculpture, 1800s
"Diana, Hunting and Moon Goddess" - Antique Biscuit Porcelain Sculpture, 1800s

"Diana, Hunting and Moon Goddess" - Antique Biscuit Porcelain Sculpture, 1800s

Located in Skien, NO

LARGE SIZE - Extraordinary art sculpture, figurine group, statue in primitive antique biscuit Porcelain from 1800s. RARE collectible centerpiece. Title: "Diana, Hunting and Moon God...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy
Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy

Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

A small Etruscan bronze statue circa the 1970s made in Italy mounted in a black stone base the base shows a crack and repair it can easily be replaced...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Vintage Italian Bronze Wall Sculpture of Roman Warrior, 1970s
Vintage Italian Bronze Wall Sculpture of Roman Warrior, 1970s

Vintage Italian Bronze Wall Sculpture of Roman Warrior, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Whether this bronze wall plaque depicts a Roman Gladiator or Legionaire is uncertain. It was brought home from Rome in 1970 or 71. It is made from solid bronze that has a rich brown ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Light refractory ceramic female torso -made in Italy
Light refractory ceramic female torso -made in Italy

Light refractory ceramic female torso -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Classical-style female torso made on light refractory ceramic attached to Roman travertine stone base. Light-colored refractory clay is very durable and from appearance can be confus...

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture
Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture

Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This bronze statue is a figurative sculpture representing a ruler from the roman empire, inspired by classical depictions of emperor Augustus. Shown in a balanced contrapposto stance...

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2010s French Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Duo Of A Young And Older Julius Caesar Plaster Heads
A Duo Of A Young And Older Julius Caesar Plaster Heads

A Duo Of A Young And Older Julius Caesar Plaster Heads

Located in London, GB

A duo of plaster heads of a young and older Julius Caesar. Late 20th century some age and patina, work well together. Form and scale is pleasing. Continental 20th century classical...

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Late 20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Bust of Marcus Aurelius in polychrome marble -made in Italy
Bust of Marcus Aurelius in polychrome marble -made in Italy

Bust of Marcus Aurelius in polychrome marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, emperor bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Marcus Aurelius, ancient sculpture, ancient bust, m...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal
Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal

Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal

Located in Tilburg, NL

Wonderful large horse head in plaster. Big scale and great details and patina. The white plaster creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadows. Shows great movement in the way the head is depicted. Reminiscent of equivalent plaster casts of horse heads from the Parthenon frieze...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Boxwood

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of the Augustus of Prima Porta by A. Messina
Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of the Augustus of Prima Porta by A. Messina

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of the Augustus of Prima Porta by A. Messina

By A. Messina

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

An Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze figure of the Augustus of Prima Porta by A. Messina, Roma late 19th century The standing emperor holding a staff in his left hand, wearing mili...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain
Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of cast lead cupids, originally part of a grand public fountain, now destroyed. The seated cupids hold a wine goblet in one hand, and a cluster of grapes on the other. ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Lead

Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius
Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius

Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage bust of a youthful Marcus Aurelius is a masterful example of Neoclassical revival design. Crafted from high-quality cast marble, the sculpture captures the serene expression and iconic, deeply textured curls synonymous with Greco-Roman antiquity. The smooth, polished finish of the bust provides a sophisticated contrast to the heavily distressed black wooden plinth upon which it rests. This intentional juxtaposition of classical form and rustic weathering makes it an ideal statement piece for those who appreciate a curated, academic aesthetic with a hint of bohemian flair. Measuring 8.5" wide, 8.5" deep, and 14.5" tall, this sculptural head is perfectly scaled to anchor a curated bookshelf, an entryway console, or an executive study. It is in great vintage condition, displaying minor surface scuffs and an authentic patina that only serves to enhance its storied character. The distressed finish on the base adds a layer of historic depth, suggesting a piece that has been cherished across generations. Whether anchoring a traditional gallery or adding a timeless touch to a modern home, this Marcus Aurelius bust...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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