Italian Marble Bust

Description:

Italian Marble Bust, Italy, 19th century, after the antique, depicting Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, ht. 32 in.

Provenance: Property of a Boston Area Philanthropist.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Sugaring to face with related wear/softness to details in carving. Moss and surface grime in joint between head and variegated body. Fissures to variegated base including two larger vertical examples to either side. Nicks along base. Socle matched with repaired break to foot (one segment of previous repair loose).


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