Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Roman Emperor, Galba

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This large, Grand Tour marble bust depicts the Galba, Roman emperor from AD 68 to 69.  Measures: 35 x 29 x 15 in; 88.9 x 73.7 x 38.1 cm.   There are two small, filled holes on the head of Galba, and signs of restoration to the ear on the same side. 

Galba, Servius Sulpicius Galba Caesar Augustus in Latin, was governor of Hispania Tarraconensis, and made a bid for the throne during the rebellion of Julius Vindex.  He was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors.

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-1470
Quantity
1
Category
Art
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
c1900
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
marble