Lot Essay
Antonia Minor was the mother of Claudius, Valeria Messalina was the wife to whom Claudius was married at the time when he became emperor in 41 A.D. (reigned 41-45 A.D.)
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19TH CENTURY, ENGLISH OR ITALIAN
Details
A PAIR OF CREAM WAX PORTRAIT MEDALLIONS DEPICTING MESSALINA AND ANTONIA
19TH CENTURY, ENGLISH OR ITALIAN
10.5 cm. x 9.5 cm. overall
Together with a red wax portrait medallion and a cream wax medallion depicting classical figures, 19th Century (4)
19TH CENTURY, ENGLISH OR ITALIAN
10.5 cm. x 9.5 cm. overall
Together with a red wax portrait medallion and a cream wax medallion depicting classical figures, 19th Century (4)
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