Bidspirit auction | Roman Draped Bust of Brutus,
Roman Draped Bust of Brutus, Early Imperial Period style - A small cast bust of a draped male figure, Bust of Brutus after Michelangelo, rendered in the manner of Roman Early Imperial portrait fittings, the bust displays an attractive green and cuprite-brown patina. Details Culture / Style: Roman, Early Imperial Period style Date: In the manner of 1st–3rd Century AD Object: Draped bust (decorative fitting or mount) Material: Cast metal Dimensions: Height 6.5 cm Description: The male figure is shown wearing a pallium with diagonally folded pleats, the head turned slightly to the right. Patina: Green with cuprite-brown tones Provenance: Private collection, London, England Condition: Surface wear, mineral encrustation, and losses consistent with age.