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Mid C19th Italian ‘grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Study Of “the Apollo Belvedere”, After The Antique

£1,450    $1,809    €1,741
Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze study of “The Apollo Belvedere “ , after the antique.
 
Exceptional quality cast bronze reduction of the iconic 2nd century AD Roman marble statue of Apollo , the original now exhibited in the Belvedere courtyard of the Vatican Pio -Clementine Museums in Rome, Italy .
 
Known therefore as the “Apollo Belvedere” or “Pythian Apollo “ , the god is depicted in contrapposto pose , naked having had a bow in his hand , a cloak over his shoulder and wearing a quiver , leaning against a tree stump . The god is portrayed as having just fired an arrow slaying the legendary python or serpent guarding Delphi in mythology .
 
Revered by classicists and collectors , examples of the statue can be found in the leading museums , art collections and noble houses of the world.
 
Excellent rich colour and patina with minor high-points . A particularly heavily-cast bronze of high quality and definition .
 
H 15.5”
 
W 10”
 
D 5”
 
Italy c.1850
 
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
 
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
 
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
 
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Antique #SA930859, shown on this page, originates from 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
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