Lot 133
  • 133

Two pairs of bronze busts of Caesars 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Bronze
  • heights of the larger pair 14 in. and 14 1/4 in.; the smaller pair each 9 3/4 in.
  • 35.6 cm, 36.2 cm; 24.8 cm

Provenance

Richard Lawson, San Francisco

Condition

The larger pair: general wear and surface abrasions to bronze. One with repair to two bottom corners. Minor chipping and standard wear to bases. One with the gilt bronze socle propped up with glue and coins. The smaller pair: General wear and surface abrasions to bronze. Minor chipping and standard wear to bases.
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Catalogue Note

Illustrated page 91