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Italian Neoclassic Roman Emperor busts, Rosenbach

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Italian Neoclassic Roman Emperor busts, Rosenbach

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Description

Italian Neoclassic Roman Emperor busts, Rosenbach, 18th/19th c., (2) pieces, 'Caligula' and 'Domitanus', each in cast gilt bronze with carved specimen hardstone head and hand-engraved name placard, on molded socle and marble base, 7"h x 4"w x 2"d

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia

Condition

Good, gilding well preserved **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mailÂ info@milleabros.comÂ with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Italian Neoclassic Roman Emperor busts, Rosenbach

Name: Italian Neoclassic Roman Emperor busts, Rosenbach
SKU: 151509139
Price: 3250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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