A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronzed Metal Bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of generous proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). Mid to late Nineteenth Century.�Wearing a Helmet cast with Satyrs, his toga tied at his left shoulder and a sash to his right, raised on a stunning original well veined marble support in colours of off-white and various tones of reddish browns.�The hand carved base modelled as a circular socle ending on a plain square base.�Condition: Good original condition, nice surface patination, marble base in good condition also, base underneath replaced, nicely done.�Height: (entire) 14.75� (37.5cm). Width: (at marble base)�4.5'' (11.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.5��(11.5cm).�Location: Dublin City, Ireland.�Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping.��Footnotes: The design of the present bust originates from a larger figural group depicting Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus�(see final image). Ajax was also known as Menelaus, and the larger composition repesents a scene in Homer�s Illiad where Menelaus carries the dying soldier during the Trojan War. The initial scylptural concept of this theme dates around 230 BC, but the present Bust was most likely modelled after a Roman copy now in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain as well as a variety of ormolu & bronze decorative items including a selection of electric Table Lamps offered with hand made silk shades.We welcome inquiries from private buyers, the interior decorator and art and antiques trade.We have well established contacts in the shipping and transportation business, locally and worldwide, and are always happy to arrange quotes. Please understand we only ship to U.S.A., Canada, Australia, UAE, Russia, Africa & Europe.Our Customer Service is the finest available offering free home approval (within Ireland) with no obligation to purchase. We source our inventory from all round Europe and within Ireland. We are fortunate to have skilled craftsmen available within the Francis Street area, all of whom can restore a piece back to its original beauty when, on occasion, time and neglect has blemished it. We also use some of London�s finest Gilders and Metal restorers available.Height is 37.5cm (14.8inches)
Width is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
Depth is 11.5cm (4.5inches)