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A Bronze Figure of the Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory. C.1820
Carradale Farm Antiques
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A Bronze Figure of the Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory. C.1820

19th century
Description

A bronze model of the soldier of Marathon by John-Jules Cortot (French 1787-1843) The soldier of marathon announcing the victory. The model depicts the Greek soldier Pheidippides who ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce a Greek battle victory. The bronze figure sits on a nicely fitted wooden base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Bronze Marathon Soldier Sculpture to the 1850s.

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SA992026
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SA2426
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A bronze model of the soldier of Marathon by John-Jules Cortot (French 1787-1843) The soldier of marathon announcing the victory.
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The model depicts the Greek soldier Pheidippides who ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce a Greek battle victory.
Carradale Farm Antiques

The bronze figure sits on a nicely fitted wooden base.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Bronze Marathon Soldier Sculpture to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA992026
Dealers Internal Ref
SA2426
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a semi-nude Classical soldier reclining on a rocky base with one arm raised aloft.
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Archive I A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a semi-nude Classical soldier reclining on a rocky base with one arm raised aloft.

A Bronze figure of the soldier of Marathon announcing the victory. c.1820

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The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a semi-nude Classical soldier reclining on a rocky base with one arm raised aloft.
A Bronze figure of the soldier of Marathon announcing the victory. c.1820
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a semi-nude Classical soldier reclining on a rocky base with one arm raised aloft.
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Popularised during the 19th century, these bronzes depict the ancient Greek messenger Pheidippides announcing victory at the Battle of Marathon, reflecting the Neoclassical periods fascination with heroism, athleticism, and antiquity.

Bronzes from this era were typically produced using sand casting or the lost-wax method, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details before applying a chemical patina.

Authentic pieces from circa 1820 feature hand-chiselled detailing, natural surface wear on high points, crisp casting joins, and an established patina that aged naturally over time.

Positioning a classical bronze on a marble mantelpiece, a dark wood bookcase, or an executive desk provides a grounding focal point and rich historical contrast within contemporary decor.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners, and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the patination.
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