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Large C19th Bronze Bust of Roman Gladiator - Richard Aurili Italian Sculptor 1834-1914
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Large C19th Bronze Bust of Roman Gladiator - Richard Aurili Italian Sculptor 1834-1914

19th century
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Impressive large C19th bronze bust of Roman Gladiator (Richard Aurili Italian Sculptor 1834-1914); well cast with a good rich patination emphasising his expression. His grand helmet headed with a mythical creature and fish to either side. His tilting head and bearded face with a great expression; the right shoulder with fish scale armour, the left shoulder stamped 'Aurili'. The back with a small foundry stamp 'Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris'. Raised on a splendid 'Breche Violette' marble plinth of shapely, ogee form.

French circa 1880

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 19.5 high x 12 wide x 9.5 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Bronze Gladiator Bust to the 1880s.

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SA845251
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R1045
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Description
Impressive large C19th bronze bust of Roman Gladiator (Richard Aurili Italian Sculptor 1834-1914); well cast with a good rich patination emphasising his expression. His grand helmet headed with a mythical creature and fish to either side.
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His tilting head and bearded face with a great expression; the right shoulder with fish scale armour, the left shoulder stamped 'Aurili'.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The back with a small foundry stamp 'Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris'. Raised on a splendid 'Breche Violette' marble plinth of shapely, ogee form.

French circa 1880

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 19.5 high x 12 wide x 9.5 deep

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Bronze Gladiator Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA845251
Dealers Internal Ref
R1045
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base.

Large C19th Bronze Bust of Roman Gladiator - Richard Aurili Italian Sculptor 1834-1914

Archive II A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View II
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Archive VI A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XV
Archive XVI A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XVI
Archive XVII A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XVII
Archive XVIII A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XVIII
Archive XIX A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XIX
Archive XX A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XX
Archive XXI A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base. View XXI
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A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base.
large C19th bronze bust of Roman Gladiator - Richard Aurili Italian Sculptor 1834-1914
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A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting a helmeted Roman gladiator with a beard, mounted on a square variegated pink marble base.
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