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拍品 127

AN ITALIAN BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP OF MARCUS AURELIUS

CIRCA 1800, AFTER THE ANTIQUE

已结束2009年5月14日

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AN ITALIAN BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP OF MARCUS AURELIUS
CIRCA 1800, AFTER THE ANTIQUE
On rectangular black slate base, greenish brown patina with lighter high points
17 in. (43.5 cm.) high

Sir Philip Sassoon, Bt., 25 Park Lane, W.1., recorded in the Large Hall in 1939 and by descent to his sister
Sybil, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, sold Works of Art from Houghton, Christie's London, 8 December 1994, lot 77.

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The reason for the commission of the monumental antique group in around 161-180 AD is unknown, but the youthful look of Marcus Aurelius' (121-80 AD) face suggests it was intended to celebrate an early victory in his career, possibly the war against the Parthians in circa 161-166 AD.