AFTER R. AURILI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

细节

AN ITALIAN PATINATED SPELTER BUST OF A GLADIATOR
AFTER R. AURILI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The bearded figure wearing a helmet set on integral plinth inscribed 'AVE CESARE MORITURI TE SALUTANT' and signed 'R. Aurili'
26 in. (66 cm.) high

注意事项

This lot is offered without reserve. VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

拍品专文

Ave, Caesar, morituri te salutant (Hail, Caesar, those who are about to die salute you) is traditionally the phrase that a gladiator addressed to the emperor at the commencement of a gladitorial contest.