c19th italian bronze 'grand tour' souvenir reduction of the equestrian statue of emperor marcus aurelius

Description

C19th Italian bronze 'Grand Tour' souvenir reduction of the equestrian statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius .

Copy of the ancient Roman statue in the Campidoglio , Rome , Italy. Portraying the Emperor mounted on horse-back, the original is now on display in the Capitoline Museums , with a replica on display in the open air of the Piazza del Campidoglio .
The overall theme of the statue is one of power and divine grandeur , with the over life-size study of the Emperor mounted on horse-back.
Raised on a 'verde mare' green marble block base , mounted with pins so can be detached.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (121 AD- 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor.
Good quality detailed casting of consistent dark patination .
H 8"
W 5"
D 2"
Italy c.1850
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