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Italian, 18th century — Bust of the Emperor Vitellius
Italian, 18th century

Bust of the Emperor Vitellius

An 18th-century Italian bronze bust of the Roman Emperor Vitellius mounted on a marble socle. The work reflects neoclassical interest in depicting historical imperial figures.

Medium
bronze, on a marble socle

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TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 96

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Italian, 18th century, Bust of the Emperor Vitellius

An 18th-century Italian bronze bust of the Roman Emperor Vitellius mounted on a marble socle. The work reflects neoclassical interest in depicting historical imperial figures.

Medium
bronze, on a marble socle
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Marble, Bust, Italian, Portrait, Vitellius, Roman Emperor, 18th Century

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