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Fine Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Augustus Prima Porta by Boschetti

Name: Fine Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Augustus Prima Porta by Boschetti
Brand: Benedetto Boschetti
Rating: 4.9 (44 reviews)

$7,700

£5,802.61

€6,786.31

CA$10,895.66

A$11,057.10

CHF 6,374.18

MX$133,882.15

NOK 73,984.11

SEK 74,775.41

DKK 50,732.05

About the Item

GRAND TOUR Italian, 19th century Augustus of Prima Porta Sand-cast patinated bronze Cold stamped "B. BOSCHETTI ROMA" on base for foundry of Benedetto Boschetti (Rome, 1820-1879) Cast circa 1870 18 7/8" H [total], 13 1/8" H [bronze]; 6 1/4" diameter [marble base], 4 1/2" diameter [bronze base] A fine nineteenth century Roman bronze reduction of the celebrated Augustus of Prima Porta, the imperial portrait measuring just over 2 meters high was discovered in 1863 at the Villa of Livia at Prima Porta and is now preserved in the permanent collection of the Braccio Buovo of the Vatican Museums. The antique marble shows Augustus in military dress, with the paludamentum drawn around his hips, the right arm raised in the gesture of adlocutio, and the body arranged in a stance derived from the Doryphoros of Polykleitos. The Vatican dates the marble to the beginning of the first century A.D. At Augustus’s right leg is Cupid riding a dolphin, a reference to the Julian claim of descent from Venus. In the antique marble this figure also serves the practical function of supporting the composition, while in bronze it remains an important iconographic element. The barefoot presentation of Augustus further separates the image from ordinary military portraiture and places it within the elevated language of heroic and divine representation. The present cast was produced by the Roman workshop of Benedetto Boschetti, one of the leading makers of antique reductions and luxury objects for the Grand Tour market. Boschetti’s establishment at 74 Via Condotti was known for marble works, bronzes, candelabra, table tops, and mosaics. His workshop exhibited at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. An incredibly intricate casting that showcases the highest level of attention to detail throughout, not only is the casting of exceedingly good quality, but the finishing work throughout and cold-tooling completed by the foundry is of a self-evident superior execution. Note the intricate stippling and texturing of the stump supporting Augustus, the inordinate amount of engraving and texturing to the fabric of his armor and the exquisite realism of the raised-relief emblems across his breastplate. Condition Report: Original patina throughout in good overall condition with spots of discoloration and verdigris. Base is ever-so-slightly out of the round and the rotation knob has a downward bend to it. Minor chips to marble, including a chip around the upper edge of the rim. Carefully cleaned and sealed in wax. An exquisite presentation. ref. 604BRV28A About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:
Benedetto Boschetti (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.88 in (47.96 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
Style:
Grand Tour (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble,Carved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 604BRV28A1stDibs: LU1059050483622

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