Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ bronze souvenir reduction, after the antique, of ‘The Apollo Belvedere’ .
Well-cast bronze reduction statue of the iconic Greek god known as the ‘Apollo Belvedere’ or the ‘Pythian Apollo’ . Depicted in a contrapposto pose wearing his chlamys or cloak and strapped sandals , his arm outstretched holding his bow having just slain the mythical Python guarding the entrance to the sanctuary of Delphi, a quiver of arrows across his back . Fitted with a cast bronze ‘modesty’ fig-leaf .
Raised on a circular base , presumably previously mounted upon a revolving base with a turning handle still present .
Good consistent colour and patina , in excellent original condition with no damage or losses .
H 13”
W 9”
D 4”
Italy , probably Naples c.1890
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Internal Reference: ML 265
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1215590
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 33cm (13.0inches)Width is 23cm (9.1inches)Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)
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