Almost the only sole surviving Roman equestrian bronze, the equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, owes its preservation on the Campidoglio, to the popular mis-identification of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, with Constantine the Great, the Christian emperor.
Marcus Aurelius Greek Statue Sculpture Man's Male God Head Vintage Postcard . … Marcus Aurelius Statue. … The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Equestrian Sculpture of Marcus Aurelius, bronze, c. 173-76 C.E. (Capitoline Museums, Rome). The original location of the sculpture is unknown. Beginning in the 8th century, it was housed in the Lateran Palace, until it was placed in the center of the Piazza del Campidoglio in 1538 by Michelangelo.
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, c. 173-76 C.E. gilded bronze (Capitoline Museums, Rome).The original location of the sculpture is unknown. Beginning in the 8th century, it was located near the Lateran Palace, until it was placed in the center of the Piazza del Campidoglio in 1538 by Michelangelo.
AN ITALIAN PATINATED-BRONZE EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF MARCUS AURELIUS ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM HOPFGARTEN AND BENJAMIN JOLLAGE, ROME, CIRCA 1830 After the Roman antique currently in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, depicted on horseback with one hand stretched in front of him and the other at his side with his palm turned up, on a rectangular pedestal with dedication inscriptions on either side
From marble to bronze to terracotta and more, our antique sculptures and statues are some of the finest works from the middle ages. Each classical sculpture dates back to a specific moment in time, illustrating the realistic style and unique design from that specific period.
Equestrian Sculpture of Marcus Aurelius, c. 173-76 C.E., bronze (Capitoline Museums, Rome) Few examples of these equestrian statues survive from antiquity, however, making the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius a singular artifact of Roman antiquity, one that has borne quiet witness to the ebb and flow of the city of Rome for nearly 1,900 years.
Equestrian Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius — Roman — 175 CE — Gilded Bronze — Musei Capitolini — Rome, Italy Find this Pin and more on statues and ornaments by Mary Ann Cockerille. Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, ca. This bronze cast of Marcus Aurelius was long thought to be Constantine, the first Christian emperor.
Almost the only sole surviving Roman equestrian bronze, the equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, owes its preservation on the Campidoglio, to the popular mis-identification of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, with Constantine the Great, the Christian emperor.
Classical Verdigris Bronze Bust of Roman Statesman, possibly Marcus Aurelius About An exquisitely sculpted and cast bust, this large and imposing figure is finished in a most wonderful verdigris patination over the nearly blackened acid patination.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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Ancient Sculpture Gallery is proud to present you with lost wax bronze reproductions of statues and busts from the Egyptian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Asian Oriental, and Western civilizations. “Lost Wax” bronze (or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze – essentially copper and tin. The making of a “lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process, and specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. The most known and used process for making “lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. Our lost wax bronze sculptures are produced in this same technique.