Description
Shipped to Holkham Hall in Norfolk, England on 2nd February 1754, the original was described by Brettingham as a good antique bust of Empress Salonina. Salonina Augusta was the wife of the Emperor Galienus, who ruled Rome from AD253 until 268, when they were both murdered at the siege of Mediolanum (Milan). Followers of the philosopher Plotinus, they proposed the creation of a city of philosophers near to Rome. Salonina’s sons, Valerian II and Saloninus both succeeded Galienus as Emperor New and donated in aid of Save The Valletta Skyline Appeal. Further sculptures are available from Holkham Hall at the usual price of €1,600
