Large bust, representing the emperor Marcus Aurelius, made of various types of marble
Large bust, representing the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, made of various kinds of marble. The clothes are in yellow Siena marble, the tunic in red veined marble, the head in two kinds of pure white marble: semi glossy for the face and the neck, matte for beard, hair and moustache. This choice was made to get a pleasant contrast and give more depth to the face. It rests on a round pedestal in white marble with a natural finish. Overall height: 66 cm. Width: 53 cm. Depth: 23 cm In excellent condition. It was only display in the past. We ship to the European Union countries only. It will be packed in a wooden crate. Shipping costs throughout Italy: €185; to other EU countries: €245.
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Large bust, representing the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, made of various kinds of marble. The clothes are in yellow Siena marble, the tunic in red veined marble, the head in two kinds of pure white marble: semi glossy for the face and the neck, matte for beard, hair and moustache. This choice was made to get a pleasant contrast and give more depth to the face. It rests on a round pedestal in white marble with a natural finish. Overall height: 66 cm. Width: 53 cm. Depth: 23 cm In excellent condition. It was only display in the past. We ship to the European Union countries only. It will be packed in a wooden crate. Shipping costs throughout Italy: €185; to other EU countries: €245.