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Female Bust Terracotta Italy XIX-XX Century - Italy Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Features
Italy Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Origin: Italy
Material: Terracotta
Description
Female bust in terracotta, probable manufacture of Signa, Italy, late 19th - early 20th century. Copy of the famous portrait of a matron of the Hadrianic age, dated ca. 128-130 d.c. and kept in the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. The female figure portrayed embodies the main portrait type of Hadrian's bride, and therefore the example of the rich and refined patrons and evergeti of the imperial age.
Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.
Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 70
Width: 63
Depth: 35