An antique Italian Grand tour carved Siena marble plaque of a Roman bust. In a contemporary gilt frame, the Siena marble displays excellent veining complimenting the side profile of Roman emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus (42BC – 37AD).
Dating to circa 1820, this striking piece is of small scale and sophisticated quality. The perfect plaque to be decoratively hung or mounted on a stand in a period property.
Tiberius Caesar Augustus
The second emperor of Rome and known for his brilliant military career, Tiberius helped carry out the expansion of the Roman Empire along the Danube and into modern day Germany.
He was also in power when Jesus was thought to have been crucified.
Additional dimensions
Profile: Height 7.5cm x width 5cm (2.95in x 1.97in)
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Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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Style:Neoclassical(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:MarbleSiena MarbleWoodGilt
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1820
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Condition:FairGood condition. It is supplied with hanging hook screwed to top so it can be displayed onto a wall; can be unscrewed or mounted onto a stand. marble profile is fixed to felt backing in period gilt frame. Edges of the frame made in unfinished pine.
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Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: 935714Seller: LU2096339802042
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