Lot Essay
The slightly elongated proportions of the neck suggest that this bust was intended to be viewed in a niche from below.
17TH CENTURY
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an italian sculpted white marble bust of a roman
17th century
His breast mostly exposed, with drapery falling from his right shoulder and held under his left arm, his head turned to dexter, restorations to head and neck
27½in. (70cm.) high
On an associated octagonal white marble plinth of waisted form, sculpted with central band of trefoils and scrolls, weathered, mid 18th century -- 16½in. (42cm.) high (2)
17th century
His breast mostly exposed, with drapery falling from his right shoulder and held under his left arm, his head turned to dexter, restorations to head and neck
27½in. (70cm.) high
On an associated octagonal white marble plinth of waisted form, sculpted with central band of trefoils and scrolls, weathered, mid 18th century -- 16½in. (42cm.) high (2)