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 x Width 24 x Depth 15 & 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
Internal Reference: A3557
Antique Number: SA1022759
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 36cm (14.2inches)
Width is 24cm (9.4inches)
Depth is 15cm (5.9inches)
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