Marble Bust and Pedestal Depicting Roman Emperor Lucius Versus, Set of 2

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A beautifully sculpted marble bust of the famous Roman Emperor Lucius Verus dating from the last quarter of the 20th … Read more A beautifully sculpted marble bust of the famous Roman Emperor Lucius Verus dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. He is wearing a flowing toga with a fibulae or broach holding it in place, on a matching elegant pedestal in the form of a classical ancient Greek Doric column. The column has a fluted body with an plain and undecorated column capitals, it tapers faintly larger in circumference toward the base. This high quality bust is made from marble dust or artificial marble. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none and the figure is extremely lifelike. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 83 x width 54 x depth 30 - bust Height 86 x width 31 x depth 31 - column Dimensions in inches: Height 32.7 x width 21.3 x depth 11.8 - bust Height 33.9 x width 12.2 x depth 12.2 - column Lucius Verus was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 169. Born Lucius Ceionius Commodus, the same name of his father, he became Lucius Aelius Commodus when the latter was adopted by Hadrian, since both father and son had to change their names accordingly. When he was adopted by Caesar Antoninus Pius in February 138, his name was changed to L. Aelius Aurelius Commodus. His name changed again following his ascension in 161. He ruled together with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius as co-emperor from 161 until his own death in 169. Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic resins to make reconstituted or cultured marble. The appearance of marble can be simulated with faux marbling, a painting technique that imitates the stone's colour patterns. See less