Lot 40 , After the Antique. A pair of bronze busts of Roman Emperors, width of bases 12cm height 45cm
After the Antique. A pair of bronze busts of Roman Emperors, on gilt bronze ivy-entwined columns and green marble plinths, width of bases 12cm height 45cm
£600-800
Condition:
Both look to be 19th-century examples, possibly grant to souvenirs, the busts are reasonably finely cast and now have a dull chocolate brown patination with dirt in the crevices, gilding to the columns has rubbed on the extremities, tiny nicks and chips around the edges of the bases
Sold for £1,100