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Antique Pair Marble Busts of Emperors Lucius Verus & Antoninus Pius 20th Century

$5,831.91per set
£4,250per set
€5,060.91per set
CA$8,175.55per set
A$8,301.60per set
CHF 4,739per set
MX$100,310.74per set
NOK 55,667.28per set
SEK 55,515.40per set
DKK 37,834.35per set

About the Item

A beautifully sculpted pair of Italian marble busts of the famous Roman Emperors Lucius Verus and Antoninus Pius,  mounted on socle stands, and mid-20th century in date. Antoninus Pius 19 September 86 – 7 March 161) was Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161. He was the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, and Lucius Verus was Roman emperor from 161 until he died in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was the fifth member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. The attention to detail throughout the pair is second to none, and the figures are extremely lifelike. Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 61 cm x Width 43 cm x Depth 20 cm Height 60 cm x Width 46 cm x Depth 20 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 8 inches Height 2 feet x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 8 inches Our reference: A5345
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A53451stDibs: LU950651113802

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