White marble bust of Antinous

Made:
1701-1800

White marble bust of Antinous, a classical youth, European, 18th century

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A111991
Materials:
bust, marble, white and plinth, marble, green
Measurements:
height 655 mm
width 350 mm
depth 330 mm
type:
portrait bust
credit:
Foster

Parts

White marble bust of Antinous, a classical youth, European, 18th century

White marble bust of Antinous

White marble bust of Antinous, a classical youth, European, 18th century

Measurements:
weight 49.2kg
Materials:
marble (limestone)
Object Number:
A111991/1
type:
portrait bust
Dark marble base for the white marble bust of Antinous, a classical youth, European, 18th century

Dark marble base for the white marble bust of Antinous

Dark marble base for the white marble bust of Antinous, a classical youth, European, 18th century

Measurements:
weight 8kg
Materials:
marble (limestone)
Object Number:
A111991/2
type:
base for portrait bust

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