Pair of Grand Tour Busts Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus

A fine, and rare, pair of 19th century Grand Tour mixed marble cabinet busts of the Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. Well executed combination of complimentary marbles. The portrait heads and socle bases in Gallio Antico and the robes in Alabastro Fiorito. Inscribed 'M AVRELIO' and  'LVCIO VERO' respectively.
Italy, probably Rome, circa 1870.

H 28cm x W 18.5cm x D 9.5cm

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