Tenerani (B.1789) Statuary Marble Bust Of A Young Augustus Caesar
Stock No
32994
2019
- £7,425.00
- €8,972 Euro
- $9,388 US Dollar
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Item Description
A finely carved statuary white marble bust of a young Augustus Caesar attributed to the workshops of 19th century Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869). Also known as Young Octavian, this bust of a young Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar is after a sculpture found in the Pio Clementino Museums of the Vatican.
Carved with exceptional detail, the bust is elevated on a turned socle and bears the name ‘TENERANI’ to the front. Other busts like this one after the Vatican original of the former Emperor Augustus were sculpted in the mid-18th century such as this one by John Adams-Acton on display in the Elgin Museum.
Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869) was a notable Italian sculptor of the early 19th century. In his early career, he trained under Italian sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, before moving to Rome where he won a scholarship as a pupil of Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvalsden. Having honed his skills, Tenerani worked from a studio of his own in later years. William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, Queen Victoria and Pope Pius IX were just a handful of his notable patrons.
Additional Information:
Socle: 17cm diameter
Blue plinth not included.
CONDITION: Good structural condition. Generally excellent condition. Some discolouration in places and to the back.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 53.5cm W: 29.5cm D: 23.5cm
Period
Circa 1850
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)1981 541155
+44 (0)778 6916288
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