Description

Pair of late C19th/ early C20th bronze bust studies of Julius Caesar and Marcus Aurelius after Francesco Jerace.
Smart pair of bronze desktop or library busts of the great Roman statesmen and generals , raised on turned socles onto square bases . The characterful detailed studies after the Italian sculptor Francesco Jerace (1853-1937) conveying the characteristic strength and gravitas of the subjects . The verso cast with a facsimile signature of the sculptor to the centre .
Each depicted in traditional military style dress , Julius Caesar wearing a cuirass or beast-plate with a lion-mask , Marcus Aurelius draped with a traditional clasped cloak over a general’s uniform.
Rich consistent patination and colour.
H 7”
W 5”
D 4”
Italy c.1900
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Internal Ref: ML 224

Dimensions

Height = 18 cm (7")
Width = 12 cm (5")
Depth = 10 cm (4")