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Beautiful Antique 'Dying Gaul' (Or Gladiator) Bronze Sculpture
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Beautiful Antique 'Dying Gaul' (Or Gladiator) Bronze Sculpture

19th century
Sold 16 January 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Striking 19thC Italian antique bronze statue of The Dying Gaul (also called 'The Dying Gladiator’) on a marble base. It’s a copy of an Ancient Roman marble statue housed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome (see photo 6), which is itself a copy of a (now lost) sculpture from the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC), thought to have originally been made in bronze. 19.2cm wide x 10.5cm deep (base) x 13cm high, weight 2kg.

Lovely patina and condition. A little gem.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19.2cm (7.56")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
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SA1185459
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AD724
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Striking 19thC Italian antique bronze statue of The Dying Gaul (also called 'The Dying Gladiator’) on a marble base. It’s a copy of an Ancient Roman marble statue housed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome (see photo 6), which is itself a copy of a (now lost) sculpture from the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC), thought to have originally been made in bronze. 19.2cm wide x 10.5cm deep (base) x 13cm high, weight 2kg.

Lovely patina and condition. A little gem.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19.2cm (7.56")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185459
Dealers Internal Ref
AD724
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dying gaul warrior mounted on a rectangular stone base against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dying gaul warrior mounted on a rectangular stone base against a white background.
Beautiful Antique 'Dying Gaul' (or Gladiator) Bronze Sculpture
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dying gaul warrior mounted on a rectangular stone base against a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative anatomy, Patinated surface, Stone plinth base
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 19.2 cm (8 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The Dying Gaul is a representation of a Celtic warrior, originally based on a Hellenistic sculpture from the ancient Pergamon kingdom, which later inspired numerous bronze reproductions during the Grand Tour period.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method, composed of copper alloy or bronze, and often mounted on marble or slate bases.

Authentic period bronzes feature natural patination, fine hand-chased surface details, and construction characteristics consistent with nineteenth-century foundry practices rather than modern resin or spelter casting.

Positioning the sculpture on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece provides a focal point that introduces historical depth and tactile contrast to modern spaces.

Dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth is recommended; harsh chemical cleaners should be avoided to protect the original patination and metal surface.
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