Stock No. 35714

Antique Framed Siena Marble Roman Bust

Name: Antique Framed Siena Marble Roman Bust
SKU: 35714
Price: 795.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

An antique Italian Grand tour carved Siena marble plaque of a Roman bust. In a contemporary gilt frame, the Siena marble displays excellent veining complimenting the side profile of Roman emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus (42BC – 37AD). Dating to circa 1820, this striking piece is of small scale and sophisticated quality. The perfect plaque to…

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£795.00

Dimensions

Depth: 2cm0.79in

Width: 14.5cm5.71in

Height: 17cm6.69in

Weight: 0.3kg0.66lbs

Metric

Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. It is supplied with a hanging hook which is screwed to the top so it can be displayed onto a wall; it can also be unscrewed or mounted onto a stand. The marble profile is fixed to felt backing in a period gilt frame. Edges of the frame are made in unfinished pine.

Wear

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

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1820

Maker

Unknown

Material

Gilt, Marble, Siena Marble, Timber, Wood

Origin

England

Period

Early 19th Century

Style

Neoclassical

Description
Additional information

About this piece

Dating to circa 1820, this striking piece is of small scale and sophisticated quality. The perfect plaque to be decoratively hung or mounted on a stand in a period property.

Tiberius Caesar Augustus

The second emperor of Rome and known for his brilliant military career, Tiberius helped carry out the expansion of the Roman Empire along the Danube and into modern day Germany.

He was also in power when Jesus was thought to have been crucified.

Additional dimensions

Profile: Height 7.5cm x width 5cm (2.95in x 1.97in)

Additional information

Weight	0.3 kg
Dimensions	2 × 14.5 × 17 cm
Date of Manufacture	Circa 1820
Maker	Unknown
Material	Gilt, Marble, Siena Marble, Timber, Wood
Origin	England
Period	Early 19th Century

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