Marble torso of Roman emperor fetches record amount of 34.3 million dollars

Sotheby's auctioned a marble torso from the first century AD for $34.3 million, setting a record for classical sculptures. The piece likely represents a Roman emperor from the Julian-Claudian dynasty, possibly Augustus, Tiberius, or Claudius. Measuring 110 centimeters, it symbolizes Rome's supremacy 2,000 years ago. The sculpture was discovered in the 19th century and has been exhibited in various American museums.