Lot 226A
  • 226A

Rome, XIXe siècle, d'après l'Antique Benedetto Boschetti

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Benedetto Boschetti
  • L'Empereur Auguste dit de Prima Porta
  • signé et localisé B. BOSCHETTI ROME
  • bronze à deux patines ; sur une demi-colonne en marbre
  • Haut. (bronze) 66 cm; haut. (socle) 20 cm; height (bronze) 26 in., height (column) 8 in.

Condition

This bronze is in very good condition overall with some oxydation and wear to the patina in several places, consistent with age and handling. The Emperor's baton appears to be slightly bent. Very decorative bronze for a reasonnable estimate.
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