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Marble Bust of Roman Leader

circa 1780

$12,750
£9,657.96
€11,368.66
CA$18,254.27
A$18,625.07
CHF 10,520
MX$226,758.99
NOK 125,950.34
SEK 125,642.54
DKK 84,990.39

About the Item

An 18th c. hand-carved, solid Carrara marble bust, likely of a holy Roman Emperor on a specimen marble base of the period. Inscribed "OTTONI".
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Small scattered nicks appropriate to age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212562852

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