Roman busts

Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, Marble, Roman

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (born 63 bc?—died March, 12 bc, Campania [Italy]), powerful deputy of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. He was chiefly responsible for the victory over Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium in 31 bc, and during Augustus’ reign he suppressed rebellions, founded colonies, and administered various parts of the Roman Empire.

A rare bust of Gaius Caesar, grandson, adopted son and heir of Augustus Caesar 1-4 AD.

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Although the surface of this piece has been strongly cleaned and even recut in places, evidence of a heavy dark incrustation, formed during centuries of burial, isstill visible, especially at the back

Period: Antonine. Date: ca. A.D. 138–161. Culture: Roman. Medium: Marble. Dimensions: H. 15 13/16 in. (40.2 cm). Classification: Stone Sculpture. Credit L...

Caligula, Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Caligula meant little boots,the soldiers of his fathers army saw him in his little boots and the name stuck. That damned army loved that kid just for that. Too bad he was NUTS.

Portrait bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius, circa AD 140. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s. LOS ANGELES, CA .- The J. Paul Getty Museum is set to acquire an over-life-size ancient Roman marble bust of the emperor Antoninus Pius (ruled AD 138–161). The work...

The Sculptured Arts collection of marble busts is the largest in the world, consisting of art from the Roman and Greek eras to 18th & 19th century grand tours and Victorian souvenirs. Each piece is made to stand within the finest of interiors or collections, authentic to the eye, smooth and cold to the touch, with