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Antique Framed Siena Marble Roman Bust

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35714

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2019
  • £795.00
  • €945 Euro
  • $969 US Dollar

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Item Description

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 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)

CONDITION REPORT

Good structural condition. Hanging hook in top if wanted to be displayed on a wall; it can also be unscrewed or mounted onto a stand. Marble profile fixed to felt backing in a period gilt frame. Edges of frame are made in unfinished pine.

Item Info

Seller

UK HERITAGE

Seller Location

Herefordshire, Worcestershire

Item Dimensions

H: 17cm W: 14.5cm D: 2cm

Period

Circa 1820

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Herefordshire, Worcestershire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1981 541155

+44 (0)778 6916288

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