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Grand Tour Bronze Borghese Gladiator on Breccia Marble Base
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Grand Tour Bronze Borghese Gladiator on Breccia Marble Base

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 30 November 2025 · Cella
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Early 19th Century Grand Tour patinated bronze of the Borghese Gladiator, after the Hellenistic original statue discovered by Cardinal Scipion Borghese in the early 17th Century. Good quality casting, dark patination presented on an interesting two tone Breccia marble block base. In 1808, the original statue left Italy for the Louvre, following the purchase of the collection of Prince Camille Borghese by Napoleon. Attractive mid size bronze of the statue described as the perfect example of the male nude in motion. Italy, circa 1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Borghese Gladiator Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181890
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1047
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Early 19th Century Grand Tour patinated bronze of the Borghese Gladiator, after the Hellenistic original statue discovered by Cardinal Scipion Borghese in the early 17th Century.
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Good quality casting, dark patination presented on an interesting two tone Breccia marble block base.
Cella

In 1808, the original statue left Italy for the Louvre, following the purchase of the collection of Prince Camille Borghese by Napoleon. Attractive mid size bronze of the statue described as the perfect example of the male nude in motion. Italy, circa 1830.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Borghese Gladiator Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181890
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1047
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grand Tour Bronze Borghese Gladiator on Breccia Marble Base

Archive II A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base. View VI
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A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base.
Grand Tour bronze Borghese Gladiator on Breccia marble base
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A dark patinated bronze figurine of a charging gladiator mounted on a multi-toned red and grey marble rectangular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Breccia Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDynamic human figure, Extended arm with shield attachment, Polished marble plinth
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour bronzes are miniature or reduced-scale replicas of classical antiquities and famous Renaissance sculptures, collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as cultural mementos of their travels through Italy.

These pieces were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax method, often featuring a dark brown or black patination, and mounted on architectural bases fashioned from imported Italian marbles such as Breccia, Rosso Antico, or Nero Marquina.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit a deep, stable patina with natural wear, fine chisel work on the bronze details, and heavy, period-appropriate stone bases that show age-related characteristics such as minor chips and old polishing residue.

Placing a classical bronze on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece adds architectural weight, historical contrast, and intellectual depth to contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces.

Maintain antique bronzes by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, and keeping them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to protect the original patination.
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