Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

GBP 14,475.00

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Object Description

A pair of mid 18th century Italian marble busts depicting the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero.

Also known as Octavian, Augustus was the first Roman Emperor and founder of the Roman Empire. Nero was his great-great-grandson, ruling the Roman Empire some 40-years later.

Carved with white marble heads and variegated marble attire to their shoulders, these two 18th century Italian busts inspired by Roman history are a striking pair for a console or mantelpiece, each elevated by a later 19th century black and green marble socle.

The perfect pair for bringing a sense of classical grandeur and prestige to any interior.

Socles ΓΈ 14 cm (5.51 in)
Dimensions for each approx.

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Both of the torsos with historic repairs. Chips and small losses. One bust with chip to nose. White marble heads are discoloured. Later 19th century socles.

Object Details

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Thursday
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Dealer Location

FROM THE M50 / ROSS-ON-WYE

At the end of the M50, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50). Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles and take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, signed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

FROM A49 HEREFORD

Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow, there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 signed Wormelow / Monmouth. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

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