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Grand Tour Bronze Ancient Greek Olympian Greek Shot Putter
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Grand Tour Bronze Ancient Greek Olympian Greek Shot Putter

19th century
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No:11258

A Grand Tour bronze statue depicting an Ancient Greek Olympian shot putter, late 19th century. Mounted on a black marble plinth. Possibly modelled after Sir William Hamo Thornycroft’s 'Putting the Stone' bronze statue.

Circa1880

Price :£ 400.

Height: (14.5cm), Width: (cm), Depth: (cm).

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Athlete to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09698718
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Portoro marble plinth with hand-cut bevels: typical late Victorian desk mounting.
Handling wear polished through the high points: natural aging across many years.
Subject based on Hamo Thornycroft's 1880 Royal Academy show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242674
Dealers Internal Reference
11258
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Description
No:11258

A Grand Tour bronze statue depicting an Ancient Greek Olympian shot putter, late 19th century. Mounted on a black marble plinth. Possibly modelled after Sir William Hamo Thornycroft’s 'Putting the Stone' bronze statue.

Circa1880

Price :£ 400.

Height: (14.5cm), Width: (cm), Depth: (cm).

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Athlete to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09698718
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Portoro marble plinth with hand-cut bevels: typical late Victorian desk mounting.
Handling wear polished through the high points: natural aging across many years.
Subject based on Hamo Thornycroft's 1880 Royal Academy show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242674
Dealers Internal Ref
11258
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A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining.
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Archive I A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining.

Grand Tour Bronze Ancient Greek Olympian Greek Shot Putter

Archive II A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining. View II
Archive III A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining. View III
Archive IV A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining. View IV
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A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining.
Grand Tour Bronze Ancient Greek Olympian Greek Shot Putter
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A patinated dark bronze figurine depicting a nude ancient Greek male athlete holding a stone, mounted on a rectangular black marble base with white veining.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsMale classical nude, Rectangular marble plinth, Dynamic athletic pose, Patinated finish
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century Grand Tour sculpture depicts a nude ancient Greek male athlete in a dynamic athletic pose, holding a stone ready to throw. The patinated dark bronze figure has a smooth finish and stands firmly upon a rectangular black marble base with white veining. Visible details include muscular definition, detailed hair, and a naturalistic rocky outcrop underfoot. Measuring 14.5 cm high, the sculpture fits neatly upon an office desk in a gentleman's library or study, adding classical character to a workspace. The piece brings Neoclassical style to a traditional interior, displayed securely on a flat surface such as a table or mantelpiece.

Grand Tour bronzes emerged during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when wealthy European travellers visited classical sites in Italy and Greece. Artisans created small-scale bronze replicas of famous antique statues to sell as educational souvenirs and symbols of cultured taste.

These figures were primarily cast in solid bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, finished with chemical patination to simulate age. They were commonly mounted on marble, porphyry, or polished stone plinths.

Authentic period bronzes display precise hand-chased detailing, natural surface oxidisation, and original mounting hardware beneath the base. Later machine-made reproductions often feature lighter zinc alloys, simplified detail, and uniform chemical coatings.

Classical bronzes create strong visual contrast when placed alongside modern minimalist furniture, timber shelving, or within dark academia study settings. Combining small bronzes with stacked books or framed architectural prints enhances their sculptural lines.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft bristle brush or lint-free cloth. Avoid water and chemical solvents, which can damage the original patina, and apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually to protect against moisture and fingerprints.
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