Bust of a Scipio

European

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The expressive bust in miniature is distinguished both by the rendering of the young face, which is unexpected in such a stoic bust form alluding to ancient Roman models. It is not totally clear if a character study in the context of the “expression des passions” was intended, or if the object was independently created as a precious Kunstkammer piece to be displayed and handled.

Bust of a Scipio, Bronze, on later marble base, European

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Bust of a Scipio, Bronze, on later marble base, European
Bust of a Scipio, Bronze, on later marble base, European
Bust of a Scipio, Bronze, on later marble base, European
Bust of a Scipio, Bronze, on later marble base, European
Bust of a Scipio, Bronze, on later marble base, European

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