C19th Bronze Bust of Seneca; Near Life Size with a Good Rich Patination

Name: C19th Bronze Bust of Seneca; Near Life Size with a Good Rich Patination
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA949343
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Description

Impressive C19th bronze bust of Seneca; near life size with a good rich patination; the well cast bust accentuates his unruly hair and the character in his wrinkled face; with beard and folds in his neck, his mouth slightly open with a resolute gaze; and his head turned slightly dexter. Raised on its original Nero Maraquina marble square stepped plinth.

Italian circa 1880

Good original condition having a good dark green patina

Dimensions (ins) 18 high x 9 wide x 9.5 deep

Based on the 1st century BC Roman bust excavated at Herculaneum in 1754, originally thought to be Seneca the Younger the notable Roman philosopher, Scholars now believe it represents Hesoid or Aristophanes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45.7cm (17.99")

Width

22.9cm (9.02")

Depth

24.1cm (9.49")

Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA949343

Dealers Internal Reference

R1114

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. C19th bronze bust of Seneca; near life size with a good rich patination — fig 1. C19th Bronze Bust of Seneca; Near Life Size with a Good Rich Patination

Italian circa 1880

Good original condition having a good dark green patina

Dimensions (ins) 18 high x 9 wide x 9.5 deep

Based on the 1st century BC Roman bust excavated at Herculaneum in 1754, originally thought to be Seneca the Younger the notable Roman philosopher, Scholars now believe it represents Hesoid or Aristophanes.