Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Male Bust in Chlamys
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European, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A magnificent and quite massive marble sculpture of a male bust, dressed in the Roman tradition with a draped paludamentum or chlamys fastened by an annular fibula on the right shoulder. A slender neck with clearly defined musculature rises form the cascading folds of the cloth that envelop the flat chest, indicating that the wearer was male. Note the rich red-orange hue of the drapery, naturally adorned by gray and cream-colored striations and beautifully contrasted by the ivory tone of the figure's flesh. This sculpture likely once portrayed a Roman emperor, a military official, or another figure from classical history. Size: 12" L x 22" W x 19" H (30.5 cm x 55.9 cm x 48.3 cm)
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection
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#182005
European, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A magnificent and quite massive marble sculpture of a male bust, dressed in the Roman tradition with a draped paludamentum or chlamys fastened by an annular fibula on the right shoulder. A slender neck with clearly defined musculature rises form the cascading folds of the cloth that envelop the flat chest, indicating that the wearer was male. Note the rich red-orange hue of the drapery, naturally adorned by gray and cream-colored striations and beautifully contrasted by the ivory tone of the figure's flesh. This sculpture likely once portrayed a Roman emperor, a military official, or another figure from classical history. Size: 12" L x 22" W x 19" H (30.5 cm x 55.9 cm x 48.3 cm)
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#182005
Condition
Missing head with chipping to neck. Stable pressure fissures to marble in areas, as well as indentation on back neckline of toga and age-expected nicks and abrasions throughout. Nice remaining detail.
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Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Male Bust in Chlamys
Estimate $2,600 - $3,900
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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