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Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of a Man, 1st Century BC
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A portrait of Roman aristocrat executed in the Veristic style. From the Latin "verus" meaning truth, the practice represented everyday subjects with great realism often including signs of age with exacting detail. Wrinkles, furrowed brows, and moles are presented as signs of wisdom and power and suggest the philosophical and moral character of the sitter. With the ascent of Emperor Augustus, eternal youth again took center stage, and verism fell into disfavor. The style enjoyed a resurgence after Emperor Vespasian came to power in 69 AD, Italy, 1st century BC.
Provenance - the collection of Spanish fashion designer Elio Berhanyer, acquired in the 1960s.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:100 BC
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Modern repairs to nose and and smoothing of surfaces. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored condition, some smoothing to surfaces of the skin.
- Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2553318679252
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