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THBRare Etruscan Bronze Figure Nude Male Athlete
Lot 29
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Italy, Etruscan, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A solid bronze statue of a nude male athlete created via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The figure stands in contrapposto with the left leg slightly advanced, raising his right arm and extending his left arm forward, both hands making fists with openings as they once held attributes. The figure's physique is well defined with musculature - carefully delineated 'six pack' abs, male genitalia. and a tight derriere. His visage appears to be focused and serious, staring steadfastly ahead, and crowned by a short-cropped coiffure with well-defined curls. Size: 2.25" W x 4" H (5.7 cm x 10.2 cm); 4.45" H (11.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Ancient Greek sculpture inspired the Etruscan interpretation of the human form, this figure may represent an idealized athlete, perhaps a spear thrower - a form derived from Greek prototypes. Undoubtedly inspired by the athleticism required for the competition of the Olympic games, this statue likely served as a freestanding votive statue deposited in a sanctuary to ask for assistance from the Gods.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137616Intact, with nicely preserved form and details. Attributes once held by hands are missing. There is some lead around the foot, which presumably would have once been set into a stand.Condition
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