SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE

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AN ITALIAN EQUESTRIAN BRONZE OF MARCUS AURELIUS
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE
Mounted on a white marble, verde antico and rouge griotte base, losses to the base
21¾ in. (55 cm.) high overall

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Lot Essay

The reason for the commission of the monumental antique group in around 161-180 AD is unknown, but the youthful look of Marcus Aurelius' (121-80 AD) face suggests it was intended to celebrate an early victory in his career, possibly the war against the Parthians in circa 161-166 AD.

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