Sculpture, Testa di Lucio Vero - 36 cm - marble powder

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Origin: Italy. Testa di Lucio Vero, a hand‑made sculpture in marble powder depicting Emperor Lucius Verus (co‑emperor 161–169 AD), unsigned, in good condition, with base; 36 cm high, 16 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 5.4 kg.

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Sculpture depicting the head of Emperor Lucius Verus (130 A.D. - 169 A.D.).
This head represents Emperor Lucius Aurelius Verus, adoptive brother of Marcus Aurelius.
The two brothers were co-emperors of the Roman Empire from 161 A.D. to 169 A.D.
Famous is his victory in the war against the Prati.
After his death the Senate deified him, giving him the title of Divus Verus.
Academically styled professional sculpture, fully handmade by professional artisans.
A piece from a museum plaster-cast collection. The workmanship has very ancient origins, and is carried out entirely by hand by artists in the sculptural sector, made with materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.
The indicated dimensions are understood to include the base, if present.
Shipping is entrusted to a packaging company (professional packaging).

Sculpture depicting the head of Emperor Lucius Verus (130 A.D. - 169 A.D.).
This head represents Emperor Lucius Aurelius Verus, adoptive brother of Marcus Aurelius.
The two brothers were co-emperors of the Roman Empire from 161 A.D. to 169 A.D.
Famous is his victory in the war against the Prati.
After his death the Senate deified him, giving him the title of Divus Verus.
Academically styled professional sculpture, fully handmade by professional artisans.
A piece from a museum plaster-cast collection. The workmanship has very ancient origins, and is carried out entirely by hand by artists in the sculptural sector, made with materials such as scagliola and Carrara marble powder.
The indicated dimensions are understood to include the base, if present.
Shipping is entrusted to a packaging company (professional packaging).

Details

Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
marble powder
Title of artwork
Testa di Lucio Vero
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
36 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
5.4 kg
ItalyVerified
4813
Objects sold
100%
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