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Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Study , After the Antique, “Augustus of Prima Porta “.
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for sale €1,053     $1,143
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Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Study , After the Antique, “Augustus of Prima Porta “.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir study , after the antique, “Augustus Caesar of Prima Porta “.

Well detailed bronze reduction study after the antique marble original of Augustus Caesar , the first emperor of Rome . The 2 metre marble statue was discovered in 1863 at the Villa of Livia in Prima Porta , the home of the Emperor’s third and final wife Livia Drusilla. Carved by expert Greek sculptors the statue is assumed to be a copy of a lost bronze original displayed in Rome. The Augustus of Prima Porta is now displayed in the Vatican Museums.

The emperor is depicted in contrapposto stance , shown in his role of “Imperator” , the commander of the army. He is dressed in military clothing, wearing an eagle-decorated cuirass . The design of his armour includes images of the Roman deities including Mars . He is holding a consular baton , his right hand raised in the act of addressing the troops in a rhetorical adlocutio pose

An iconic and powerful image of the first Roman Emperor .

In excellent original ‘fresh to market’ countryhouse condition with only one minor historic crack and dent to the edge of the circular base. Has achieved a consistent mellow patina and colour to the aged surface.

H 13”

D 5”

W 5”

Italy , Naples c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Augustus to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08141960
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Subject discovered in 1863: casting post-dates the excavation of the Vatican marble original.
Warm brassy rub-through on high points: handling wear to the patinated surface.
Green oxidisation in the recesses: natural ageing of the bronze over time.
Hand-finished chasing to the breastplate: standard late nineteenth-century Italian foundry practice.
Separate sceptre fitted to the grip: traditional multi-piece assembly for Grand Tour reductions.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1020280
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2310
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir study , after the antique, “Augustus Caesar of Prima Porta “.
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Well detailed bronze reduction study after the antique marble original of Augustus Caesar , the first emperor of Rome.
M Lees and Sons

. The 2 metre marble statue was discovered in 1863 at the Villa of Livia in Prima Porta , the home of the Emperor’s third and final wife Livia Drusilla. Carved by expert Greek sculptors the statue is assumed to be a copy of a lost bronze original displayed in Rome. The Augustus of Prima Porta is now displayed in the Vatican Museums.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century dark bronze sculpture depicting Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta standing in classical armor with his right arm raised.
fig 1. Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Study , After the Antique, “Augustus of Prima Porta “.

The emperor is depicted in contrapposto stance , shown in his role of “Imperator” , the commander of the army. He is dressed in military clothing, wearing an eagle-decorated cuirass . The design of his armour includes images of the Roman deities including Mars . He is holding a consular baton , his right hand raised in the act of addressing the troops in a rhetorical adlocutio pose

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century dark bronze sculpture depicting Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta standing in classical armor with his right arm raised.
fig 2. Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Study , After the Antique, “Augustus of Prima Porta “.

An iconic and powerful image of the first Roman Emperor .

In excellent original ‘fresh to market’ countryhouse condition with only one minor historic crack and dent to the edge of the circular base. Has achieved a consistent mellow patina and colour to the aged surface.

H 13”

D 5”

W 5”

Italy , Naples c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Augustus to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08141960
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Subject discovered in 1863: casting post-dates the excavation of the Vatican marble original.
Warm brassy rub-through on high points: handling wear to the patinated surface.
Green oxidisation in the recesses: natural ageing of the bronze over time.
Hand-finished chasing to the breastplate: standard late nineteenth-century Italian foundry practice.
Separate sceptre fitted to the grip: traditional multi-piece assembly for Grand Tour reductions.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020280
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2310
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Study , After the Antique, “Augustus of Prima Porta “.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century dark bronze sculpture depicting Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta standing in classical armor with his right arm raised.
Late C19th Italian bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir study , after the antique, “Augustus of Prima Porta “.
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A late nineteenth-century dark bronze sculpture depicting Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta standing in classical armor with his right arm raised.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour, Neoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDecorated cuirass, raised right arm, draped toga, Cupid figure base
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This late nineteenth-century Italian bronze Grand Tour souvenir study depicts Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta standing in a contrapposto stance. The dark brown sculpture shows the emperor dressed in a decorated cuirass and a draped toga, holding a consular baton in his left hand with his right arm raised. A small figure of Cupid stands at the base next to his right foot, while the circular plinth features a minor historic crack and dent along the edge. The piece stands 32 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or upon a bookshelf, the sculpture brings classical Neoclassical style to an interior space. The bronze surface has achieved a consistent mellow patina and colour through age. Placed atop a wooden surface, the statue provides a historical decorative accent for a study or office interior.

FAQs

During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, European travellers on the Grand Tour acquired small-scale bronze replicas of famous classical Roman and Greek antiquities as educational souvenirs and decorative accents.

These sculptures were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and the application of a chemical patination.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-finished crispness in the metalwork, natural wear on high points of the patina, and construction features typical of late nineteenth-century Italian foundries.

Position a classical bronze study on a dark wood bookshelf, marble mantelpiece, or executive desk to introduce historic structure alongside contemporary furnishings.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip patination, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically.
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