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A late 18th/early 19th century carved marble and veined onyx bust of a Roman Emperor Probably depicting the young Nero The sitter modelled full face, his shoulders clad in drapery with, with faceted pin to one side, raised on swept socle base, 67cm high, 52cm wide, 21cm deep Footnotes: For a comparable bust, see the representation of the young Emperor Nero, Museo Nazionale Romano and the Palatine Museum Head of Emperor Nero, Inv. No. 618. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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