France
Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD) eighteenth century
Patinated and gilt bronze | 68.8 cm (excluding base/stand) | RCIN 2139
Picture Gallery, Buckingham Palace
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A life-size bronze bust of the Roman Emperor wearing armour with confronted gilt griffons flanking a lyre on the breastplate. The gilt bronze laurel wreath on the head and gilt bronze draperies separately cast and applied.
Provenance
Together with a bronze of Emperor Vespasian (RCIN 2138), this bust was bought by Lord Yarmouth in Paris and received form Chatham Tender on 9 January 1818 (Jutsham Receipts II 25/28); it was subsequently placed in Carlton House. Sent to Windsor Castle on 2nd December 1828.
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Medium and techniques
Patinated and gilt bronze
Measurements
68.8 cm (excluding base/stand)
83.8 cm (including base/stand)
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