Stock No. 37849

Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman Empress

Name: Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman Empress
SKU: 37849
Price: 9475.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

An antique Carrara marble bust of a Roman empress. This bust is a depiction of Roman noblewoman or empress, possibly Livia, wife of the first Roman emperor Augustus. Dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, this statutory marble piece was crafted circa 1800. The youthful face has a calm demeanour, and has been…

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Dimensions

Depth: 25cm9.84in

Width: 25cm9.84in

Height: 49cm19.29in

Weight: 26kg57.32lbs

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Imperial

Condition Report

No significant chips or losses to the bust. Light weathering throughout. It has been reattached to the socle base which is in a softer stone – which has minor chipped losses to the circumference.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Origin

England

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1800

Maker

Unknown

Material

Carrara Marble, Marble, White Statuary Marble

Period

Late 18th / Early 19th Century

Style

Grand Tour, Neoclassical

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An antique Carrara marble bust of a Roman empress.

This bust is a depiction of Roman noblewoman or empress, possibly Livia, wife of the first Roman emperor Augustus.

Dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, this statutory marble piece was crafted circa 1800.

The youthful face has a calm demeanour, and has been softened by time and light weathering. Two distinct ringlets hang down before each ear, with a plait of hair connecting them behind the head. The unknown figure wears a hat of the period. A lightly pleated robe covers the shoulders, which flows into the associated limestone socle.

Previously situated outdoors for a time, this would suit any indoor or outdoor sheltered location to be enjoyed for hundreds of years more.