This is a wonderful antique French Grand Tour classical bronze model of the Borghese Gladiator, circa 1880 in date.
The well patinated bronze on a rectangular bronze base inscribed "Louvres Paris" and engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1935. Mounted on a fine mottled brown marble socle.
A reduction of the “Borghese Gladiator” depicted lunging with shield and sword, after the life-sized Hellenistic marble sculpture created at Ephesus about 100 BC.
This stunning high-quality bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant golden patina. It is made from the lost-wax process, otherwise known as 'cire perdue' method.
The attention to detail and quality throughout this piece is second to none.
Condition:
In excellent condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 36 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 15 cm & Weight 0.19 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 6.2 troy oz
Our reference: A3557
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