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A Large Bronze Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour Circa 19th Century
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A Large Bronze Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour Circa 19th Century

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A Large Superb. 19th century bronze bust Menelaus mythological king of Sparta. A fine casting with rich patina. In Greek mythology, Menelaus (Greek: Menelaos, from "vigor, rage, power" and "people," "wrath of the people") was a king of Mycenaean (pre-Dorian) Sparta, the husband of Helen of Troy, and the son of Atreus and Aerope. According to the Iliad, Menelaus was a central figure in the Trojan War, leading the Spartan contingent of the Greek army, under his elder brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Prominent in both the Iliad and Odyssey, Menelaus was also popular in Greek vase painting and Greek tragedy, the latter more as a hero of the Trojan War than as a member of the doomed House of Atreus. Presented in very good original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
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Bushells Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

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A Large Superb. 19th century bronze bust Menelaus mythological king of Sparta. A fine casting with rich patina. In Greek mythology, Menelaus (Greek: Menelaos, from "vigor, rage, power" and "people," "wrath of the people") was a king of Mycenaean (pre-Dorian) Sparta, the husband of Helen of Troy, and the son of Atreus and Aerope.
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According to the Iliad, Menelaus was a central figure in the Trojan War, leading the Spartan contingent of the Greek army, under his elder brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae.
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Prominent in both the Iliad and Odyssey, Menelaus was also popular in Greek vase painting and Greek tragedy, the latter more as a hero of the Trojan War than as a member of the doomed House of Atreus. Presented in very good original condition.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA913351
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4718
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A 19th-century dark bronze bust depicting the helmeted male figure of Menelaus mounted on a moulded square wooden base.
A Large Bronze Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour Circa 19th Century
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During the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy European aristocrats undertook the Grand Tour across continental Europe to study classical antiquity. Souvenirs such as bronze scale models of famous Greek and Roman sculptures were purchased from specialized foundries to display in private libraries and cabinets of curiosity.

These sculptures were typically created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting method. High-quality copper alloys were cast, hand-chased for detailed facial and armour embellishments, and treated with chemical patinas before being mounted onto marble, stone, or wooden bases.

Authentic period castings feature crisp hand-chased details in the hair and drapery, crisp casting seams or internal core remnants, and naturally aged patination with subtle surface wear. They also possess substantial weight relative to their size and are often mounted on contemporary moulded bases.

A classical bust serves as a strong focal point when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, atop a dark wood sideboard, or integrated into modern bookshelf arrangements. It adds narrative depth and structural texture to contemporary, traditional, or dark academia interior schemes.

Dust the bronze gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry natural-bristle brush. Avoid using liquid polishes, abrasive chemicals, or water, which can damage the original patination; apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year to protect against moisture and oxidisation.
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