WHITE MARBLE HEAD OF EMPEROR AUGUSTUS
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0194 |
| Estimate | $10,000 - $15,000 |
| Opening bid | $500 |
| Auction | East & West: Cross-Cultural Masterworks |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Hotspot Auctions |
| Location | Amherst, New York |
H 32cm (12.598 in),Carved from white marble, depicting the Roman Emperor Augustus. The hair is meticulously sculpted with distinct layered and flowing textures following classical Roman prototypes.
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