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A WHITE MARBLE BUST OF ANTINOUS AS DIONYSUS
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A WHITE MARBLE BUST OF ANTINOUS AS DIONYSUS

19TH CENTURY

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A WHITE MARBLE BUST OF ANTINOUS AS DIONYSUS
19TH CENTURY
Modelled with a foliate wreath, on a waisted socle
16½in. (41.9cm.) high
Special notice
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. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

Lot Essay

Antinous was born on the northwest coast of Asia Minor in around 110 AD. Little is known about how Antinous came to be in the house of Hadrian, but he soon became the Emperor's favourite. Antinous died in October 130 AD while journeying along the Nile with Hadrian, the reason for his mysterious death is unknown. Nevertheless, he was deified shortly after and had an influential cult devoted to his name.

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