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Antique 19th C Roman Emperor Augustus Avgvstvs Caesar Marble Bust
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Antique 19th C Roman Emperor Augustus Avgvstvs Caesar Marble Bust

19th century
Description

A fine Italian Grand Tour bust of the Roman Emperor.

In excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Unsigned mid 19th century.

Overall Size: Height is 32 cms. Width is 20 cms.

A finely carved white statuary marble bust of a young Augustus Caesar.

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.

The marble bust is hand carved to a very high standard.

Other busts like this one after the Vatican original of the former Emperor Augustus were sculpted in the Mid-18th Century.

This is in good original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Marble Emperor Augustus Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA1101473
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Description
A fine Italian Grand Tour bust of the Roman Emperor.

In excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Unsigned mid 19th century.

Overall Size: Height is 32 cms. Width is 20 cms.

A finely carved white statuary marble bust of a young Augustus Caesar.

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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.
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fig 1. A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background.
fig 1. Antique 19th C Roman Emperor Augustus Avgvstvs Caesar Marble Bust

The marble bust is hand carved to a very high standard.

Other busts like this one after the Vatican original of the former Emperor Augustus were sculpted in the Mid-18th Century.

This is in good original condition.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Marble Emperor Augustus Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101473
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Archive I A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background.

Antique 19th C Roman Emperor Augustus Avgvstvs Caesar Marble Bust

Archive II A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background. View II
Archive III A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background. View III
Archive IV A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background. View IV
Archive V A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background. View V
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Archive VII A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background. View VII
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A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background.
Antique 19th C Roman Emperor Augustus AVGVSTVS CAESAR Marble Bust
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A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Roman Emperor Augustus with short cropped hair and a serious gaze, set against a dark background.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsCarved hair locks, Classical portraiture, Smooth marble finish
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This nineteenth-century neoclassical sculpture takes the form of a hand-carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar with short cropped hair and a serious gaze. The piece is rendered in a smooth marble finish with classical portraiture motifs including intricately carved hair locks and detailed facial features. The white marble is presented in an overall size measuring 32 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or positioned upon a mantelpiece, the bust brings a historical element to interior spaces. The design aligns with traditional Grand Tour pieces originating from Italy, following the sculptural style found in the Vatican collections.

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Neoclassical portrait sculpture emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing direct inspiration from classical Greek and Roman antiquities. These pieces focus on idealized realism, heroic proportion, and refined marble carving techniques depicting historical and mythological figures.

Sculptors primarily used high-density white marble, such as Carrara stone, due to its fine grain and ability to hold precise carved detail. The marble was sculpted using chisels, points, and abrasives to achieve both textured hair and smooth skin surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century marble sculptures display evidence of hand carving, subtle unpolished tool marks on reverse surfaces, and natural surface patination or soft wear around edges. Modern machine-moulded or resin reproductions lack these organic hand-finished details.

Classical busts are frequently styled atop mantelpieces, dark wood sideboards, or within tailored bookshelves to introduce historical contrast. Placing the sculpture against contrasting dark or neutral backgrounds highlights the silhouette and texture of the carved marble.

Dust marble sculptures regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid acidic solutions, abrasive chemicals, and excessive water, as marble is a porous stone vulnerable to chemical etching and surface staining.
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