Roman Temple of Vespasian & Titus Grand Tour Marble Sculpture

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Our grand tour sculpture in Giallo Siena marble on black marble pedestal is a fine representation of the Temple of Vespasian in Rome.  Good condition, with one of the mounts a little loose.  Measures 20 inches tall and the pedestal measures 7.5 inches wide and deep.

The ruins of the Temple of Vespasian and Titus was a popular subject of sculptors and their clientele who embarked on the Grand Tour.  Begun by Titus in 79 after the death of his father, Vespasian, it was completed under Domitian, circa 87.  This temple was designed in the Corinthian style and featured a portico with six columns.

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2382
Quantity
1
Category
Art
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
20th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x 20.00 x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
marble