Marble Bust of the Augustus of Prima Porta
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Description
Italian Grand Tour Carved and Painted Marble Bust of the Augustus of Prima Porta
ca. 1900, the ruler represented as a general and wearing a breastplate richly decorated with mythological and allegorical figures, after the 1st century life-sized marble now conserved at the Vatican Museum, Rome.
h. 18", w. 14-1/2", d. 9
Provenance: Estate of Victor and Marie Cascio, Monroe, Louisiana.
ca. 1900, the ruler represented as a general and wearing a breastplate richly decorated with mythological and allegorical figures, after the 1st century life-sized marble now conserved at the Vatican Museum, Rome.
h. 18", w. 14-1/2", d. 9
Provenance: Estate of Victor and Marie Cascio, Monroe, Louisiana.
Condition
Handsome, well-carved lot in generally good condition.
The unpainted areas exhibit scattered tan mottling. See online and catalogue photos.
The elaborately carved and painted breastplate with scattered surface rubbing, scuffs and minor nicks.
The lower base edge with scattered dings and minor losses.
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Marble Bust of the Augustus of Prima Porta
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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