Lot 107
  • 107

Italian, Rome, circa 1800 After the Antique

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Equestrian portrait of Emperor Marcus Aurelius
  • bronze, on a white marble base
  • Italian, Rome, circa 1800 After the Antique

Condition

Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with some particular dirt in the crevices of the emperor's drapery. The bronze was cast in sections, joints are visible between the rider and horse and at both arms. The proper right arm is slightly loose. Several original casting pins are slightly visible including on the proper right flank and haunch of the horse. The proper left front leg was reattached and there is possible restoration to the proper right forearm. There are several minor chips and nicks along the edges of the base, particularly at the top edge. The base was carved in three sections; the top section of the base is loose.
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