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Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus
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Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 28 January 2025 · Cella
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Description

Large, good quality 19th century Grand Tour natural gilt bronze bust of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus (161-169AD). Set upon a beautiful subtly figured red serpentine marble classical column socle base. Italian, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068941
Dealers Internal Reference
CA455
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Large, good quality 19th century Grand Tour natural gilt bronze bust of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus (161-169AD). Set upon a beautiful subtly figured red serpentine marble classical column socle base. Italian, circa 1880.
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068941
Dealers Internal Ref
CA455
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A patinated bronze portrait bust of the Roman emperor Lucius Verus, mounted on a turned marble pedestal and square plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A patinated bronze portrait bust of the Roman emperor Lucius Verus, mounted on a turned marble pedestal and square plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus

Archive II A patinated bronze portrait bust of the Roman emperor Lucius Verus, mounted on a turned marble pedestal and square plinth. View II
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A patinated bronze portrait bust of the Roman emperor Lucius Verus, mounted on a turned marble pedestal and square plinth.
Grand Tour bronze bust of Lucius Verus
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A patinated bronze portrait bust of the Roman emperor Lucius Verus, mounted on a turned marble pedestal and square plinth.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDetailed curly hair and beard, Turned marble column plinth, Square marble base
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

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Grand Tour bronzes are small-scale replicas of classical antiquities and famous sculptures, collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as cultural mementos of their travels through Italy.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method to produce detailed bronze figures, which were then mounted onto architectural plinths made from various imported marbles, such as rosso antico or griotte.

Authentic period pieces usually exhibit hand-finished chisel marks, natural patination resulting from age, and dense, heavy marble bases with construction methods consistent with 19th-century foundry practices rather than modern machine production.

This type of sculpture serves as a striking focal point when placed on a dark wood bookcase, a mantelpiece, or an executive desk, adding intellectual weight and classical contrast to minimalist or modern spaces.

Dust the bronze gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes or water, as these can strip the historical patina and damage the underlying metal surface.
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