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ANTIQUE #SA1020280

Late C19th Italian Bronze ‘grand Tour’ Souvenir Study , After The Antique, “augustus Of Prima Porta “.

£900    $1,123    €1,080
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
 
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 .
 
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Antique #SA1020280, shown on this page, originates from 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1880
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