Sculpture, Testa di Augusto - 39 cm - marble powder

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Italian origin, hand-sculpted sculpture in marble powder titled Testa di Augusto, depicting Emperor Augustus, unsigned and in good condition; dimensions 39 cm high, 21 cm wide, 23 cm deep, weight 9.9 kg.

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Augustus, born Gaio Ottavio Turino, was the first Roman emperor. He ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BCE to 14 CE. He is known for bringing political stability to Rome after years of civil wars, establishing the Principate and inaugurating a period of peace known as the Pax Romana.
His leadership left a lasting imprint on Roman and world history.
Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by professional artisans. A piece from a plaster-cast museum collection. The workmanship has very ancient origins and is performed entirely by hand by sculpting artists, 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 packing company (professional packing).

Augustus, born Gaio Ottavio Turino, was the first Roman emperor. He ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BCE to 14 CE. He is known for bringing political stability to Rome after years of civil wars, establishing the Principate and inaugurating a period of peace known as the Pax Romana.
His leadership left a lasting imprint on Roman and world history.
Professional academic sculpture, entirely handmade by professional artisans. A piece from a plaster-cast museum collection. The workmanship has very ancient origins and is performed entirely by hand by sculpting artists, 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 packing company (professional packing).

Details

Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
marble powder
Title of artwork
Testa di Augusto
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
39 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
23 cm
Weight
9.9 kg
ItalyVerified
4813
Objects sold
100%
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