An Italian marble bust of a Roman Senator, 19th Century, the shoulders Roman Imperial, circa 2nd century A.D.

upon a scagliola column.

Purchased Hôtel Drouot, Paris, circa 1980.

Wear, surface abrasions, and restorations throughout. Chipping and losses throughout. Extensive repairs and overpainting throughout including: head (around neck), nose, upper lip, both ears, chin, some of hair. Further losses restoration, and overpaint to lower section. Two old metal staples on reverse of shoulders. Restorations and losses to socle and column. Some chipping throughout column.
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