Augustus bust bronzed
The founder of the Roman Empire ...
Augustus is probably the most famous of all ancient Romans, along with Caesar. The first emperor of the Roman Empire after the end of the Roman Republic. The founder of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The end of a civil war that lasted almost a hundred years.
He stands out among all the emperors after him. During the existence of the empire he was considered a shining light and an unrivaled role model for all the statesmen who followed him.
Not only did he succeed in establishing an era of peace and prosperity, he also turned the old-ancient Rome "a city of brick" into the Rome known from the history books "a city of marble". This made him more than popular not only with contemporaries, but also with archaeologists and history buffs.
But right away a bust?
Yes, equal to a bust! Some historical personalities are of such greatness and importance that it is difficult to understand them if their likenesses are not given an appropriate form. And with Augustus, only the best is good enough, and this bust is truly one of the best.
Weighing in at a whopping 23.5 kilos, one can be immediately convinced of its value, and the natural and fine casting material, which is also used in art and monument conservation, speaks for itself. The fine bronzed finish of this approximately 56 cm high bust gives it that certain extra.
A true piece for lovers and collectors of beautiful things!
- bronze Augustus bust
- high quality hardened, made of alabaster stucco
- with detailed civil crown
- in antique optics
- height: about 56 cm
- weight: about 23,5 kg
Where is the original?
The original of this bust is an excavation find from Bevilacqua. It shows the Emperor as a young man, adorned with the Roman civic crown out of respect and gratitude. His appearance is regal and timeless, unlike other busts of this period that often depicted persons old and used up. This also shows the respect shown to the emperor of all emperors.
During further excavations about 150 more copies of this statue were found - so you can see that it was already a popular furnishing object among Augustus' contemporaries.
Augustus - eternally unforgotten
Most people will only have to look at this bust for a moment and immediately know who they are looking at. This makes this bust not only a valuable and high quality furnishing and decorative item, but also a conversation piece in a class of its own. Moreover, it will give a whole new, an almost majestic aura to any room where you put it.
A great gem that will bring history to life for you. Therefore, no one who cares about our history should hesitate too long and take this masterpiece into their home while the opportunity exists.
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