A Museum Quality Carrara and Sienna Marble Bust of Julius Augustus Caesar, 1850

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  A Museum Quality Grand Tour, Neoclassical White Carrara and Sienna Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Julius Augustus Caesar, Rome, 1850. This extremely powerful and large-scale bust of Julius Augustus Caesar is made from the fines quality marbles available in the 1850's. The head is made from impeccably carved white Carrara marble, and the chest is fully hand-carved sienna marble depicting armor breastplate siting on a rouge marble base. Take special note of the depth in the facial features from the hair to the face, ear, nose, mouth, and neck. No matter how you look at this sculpture, the quality just talks to you. Measuring 34" high x 21" wide x 11" wide. Very good condition. No damages or repairs noted. Caesar Augustus was the first Roman emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. His status as the founder of the Roman Principate has consolidated an enduring legacy as one of the most effective and controversial leaders in human history. This present bust is inspired by the ancient Roman sculpture "Augustus of Prima Porta." **Augustus of Prima Porta (Italian: Augusto di Prima Porta) is a 2.03 m high marble statue of Augustus Caesar which was discovered on April 20, 1863, in the Villa of Livia at Prima Porta, near Rome

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