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An Italian Siena marble and bronze mounted model of the Column of Phocas
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An Italian Siena marble and bronze mounted model of the Column of Phocas

AFTER THE ANTIQUE, 19TH CENTURY

細節
An Italian Siena marble and bronze mounted model of the Column of Phocas
After the Antique, 19th century
One side of the square plinth with the rubric COLONNA FOCA, on a square black marble base
29in. (73.6cm.) high overall
注意事項
This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

拍品專文

The column of Phocas, at 56' in height, was the last monument to be erected in the Roman Forum. It was constructed of ancient fragments and was dedicated in 608 A.D. to the Byzantine emperor whose gilded statue stood on top. The figure on the model in this lot is conjectural.