Grand Tour Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius

Late 19th century Grand Tour patinated cabinet bronze Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius after the antique original in the Palazzo del Conservatori in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. The bronze portrays Marcus Aurelius extending his hand in a gesture of adiocutioused by emperors when addressing their troops to show the Emperor as victorious. However, he is shown without weapons or armour, a symbol of peace rather than a military conquerer, for this is how he saw himself and his reign. Presented on a green Verde Antico block base. Italy, circa 1890.

H 20cm x W 14.5cm x D 9cm

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