£5,000
An Italian marmo giallo siena model of the Column of Phocas, Rome, c1840, with miniature bronze statuette of the Emperor, the base inscribed COLONNA FOCA, on marmo nero belgio plinth, 44.5cm h
Recorded in Joanna Philips' notebook, c1845: "The 3 ruins of the forum in giallo antico, all bought in Rome in 1843". Bought at the same time as the pair of temple models (lot 170)
The Emperor Phocas (d.610AD) reigned in Constantinople for 8 years. He converted the Parthenon into a Christian temple. His is one of the monuments in the Roman Forum
Much old settled dust; slightly chipped around the slate base, with a few other, smaller 'flea bites'
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.8% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30.6% inc VAT*
