Ancient Roman Marble Bust of Marcus Annius Verus Caesar ( 162-169 A.D.) With Spanish Import License and French Export License
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 50,000 - € 55,000
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A superb roman marble bust of Marcus Annius Verus Caesar, son of Marcus Aurelius. A portrait bust of a very young child. Relatively long hair, partially covering the ears.The eyes, unarticulated, gaze unfocused at a distant point. The cheeks are full, the lips are slightly compressed, almost smiling. | Roman Imperial Period, during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. ca. 170 A.C. The piece includes french passport for cultural heritage.
Marcus Annius Verus Caesar (born 162 or 163 AD) was son of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Empress Faustina the Younger. Annius was made caesar on 12 October 166 AD, alongside his brother Commodus, designating them co-heirs of the Roman Empire. Annius died on 10 September 169, at age seven, due to complications from a surgery to remove a tumor from under his ear. His death left Commodus as the sole heir.
IMPORTANT: The marble support of the pictures is not included. The piece includes modern metallic support ( see last pictures )
Similar examples:
- Marble bust kept in the Musée de l'Arles Antique (Arles, Provence, France); was found in the Antique Theatre in Arles (1847). - see picture.
- Head of Marcus Annius Verus Caesar. Louvre Museum, Paris. Department of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Antiquities, Denon, ground floor, room 25. - see picture.
Dimensions: 46,00 x 34,00 x 20,00 cm / 55,00 with base.
Condition: Some surface wear. Part of the nose is missing. Small stable cracks in the lower left, central rear part and upper lip. Very fine condition.
Provenance: Acquired at french auction house in 2019. French Private Collection, Anjou, since 1950's ( Documentation held by french auction house ).
Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union)- If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit will be requested by us. This process could take between 2 and 4 weeks. Shipped with Insurance.
A superb roman marble bust of Marcus Annius Verus Caesar, son of Marcus Aurelius. A portrait bust of a very young child. Relatively long hair, partially covering the ears.The eyes, unarticulated, gaze unfocused at a distant point. The cheeks are full, the lips are slightly compressed, almost smiling. | Roman Imperial Period, during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. ca. 170 A.C. The piece includes french passport for cultural heritage.
Marcus Annius Verus Caesar (born 162 or 163 AD) was son of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Empress Faustina the Younger. Annius was made caesar on 12 October 166 AD, alongside his brother Commodus, designating them co-heirs of the Roman Empire. Annius died on 10 September 169, at age seven, due to complications from a surgery to remove a tumor from under his ear. His death left Commodus as the sole heir.
IMPORTANT: The marble support of the pictures is not included. The piece includes modern metallic support ( see last pictures )
Similar examples:
- Marble bust kept in the Musée de l'Arles Antique (Arles, Provence, France); was found in the Antique Theatre in Arles (1847). - see picture.
- Head of Marcus Annius Verus Caesar. Louvre Museum, Paris. Department of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Antiquities, Denon, ground floor, room 25. - see picture.
Dimensions: 46,00 x 34,00 x 20,00 cm / 55,00 with base.
Condition: Some surface wear. Part of the nose is missing. Small stable cracks in the lower left, central rear part and upper lip. Very fine condition.
Provenance: Acquired at french auction house in 2019. French Private Collection, Anjou, since 1950's ( Documentation held by french auction house ).
Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union)- If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit will be requested by us. This process could take between 2 and 4 weeks. Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
ca. 170 A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Import License and French Export License
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Marble Bust of Marcus Annius Verus Caesar ( 162-169 A.D.)
Condition
Restored
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
