Marcus Aurelius Imperial Porphyry Base Marble head - Byzantine Provenance
Description:
An exceptional and highly rare classical-style white marble sculpture depicting the bearded head of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The portrait features finely detailed, deeply carved curls and a stylized beard characteristic of Roman Imperial iconography.
The sculpted head is mounted upon a monumental, pyramidal base crafted from authentic Imperial Porphyry. Known in Ancient Greek as πορφύρα (porphyra), meaning "purple," this deep purple igneous rock embedded with large plagioclase crystals was exclusively reserved for Roman and Byzantine royalty as a symbol of supreme imperial power.
• Dimensions: Height 37 cm | Width 21 cm (Total dimensions including base)Material: Fine white marble and Imperial Porphyry baseEstimated Market & Auction Value: €120,000 – €150,000 (Reflecting the cultural significance, material rarity, and prestigious provenance of the piece)
Provenance:
Provenance Letter Available Upon Request
Forming part of an extraordinary historical legacy, this sculpture originates from the private collection of a distinguished and historic princely Byzantine family. The lineage of this family traces an unbroken male-line descent back to the 11th-century Byzantine Emperors, spanning over a millennium of imperial history. This exceptional provenance is fully documented and authenticated by a direct, official letter from the family lineage holders.
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