A bronze sculpture depicting the "Augustus of Prima Porta"
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A bronze sculpture depicting the "Augustus of Prima Porta"
Second half 20th century
Appears unmarked
After the original marble sculpture of Caesar Augustus circa 10 A.D., rediscovered in 1863 and now on display in the Vatican Museum, the bronze sculpture depicting Caesar with Cupid at his right heel riding a Florentine dolphin
25.75" H x 13.75" W x 13.75" D
Second half 20th century
Appears unmarked
After the original marble sculpture of Caesar Augustus circa 10 A.D., rediscovered in 1863 and now on display in the Vatican Museum, the bronze sculpture depicting Caesar with Cupid at his right heel riding a Florentine dolphin
25.75" H x 13.75" W x 13.75" D
Condition
Overall good condition with scuffs and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. With spots of moisture and subsequent oxidation to base, Cupid figure, and right leg of Caesar figure. Lacking the spear that would be held in the figure's left hand. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A bronze sculpture depicting the "Augustus of Prima Porta"
Estimate $700 - $900
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