"Bust Of A Roman Emperor, Possibly Trajan"
Italy, late 18th – early 19th century
White marble, African black marble, antique red marble, antique yellow marble
Refined polychrome marble bust depicting an idealized Roman emperor, inspired by official portraits of Trajan. The face, carved in white marble, rises with austere dignity from a richly draped African black marble cloak. The neckline and shoulder edge are highlighted with antique red marble, while the whole rests on a turned antique yellow marble base. A neoclassical masterpiece, blending formal purity with luxurious material contrasts.
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