A fine quality bronze of the Discobolus of Myron 19th Century, after the Antique.This is a super Grand Tour figure made in France around 1880 with deep rich patina and exquisite detailing. Factory seal is inset in the base (see last photo) which is a guarantee of the age and quality of the bronze.
Note: The sculpture of Discobolus belongs to the zenith of the classical period between 460-450 B.C. The original Greek sculpture in bronze has been lost. The only remaining sculpture is a Roman copy in marble, now in the Museo Nazionale Romano in Rome. This sculpture stands 1.55m, and was found in 1781 at the Esquiline Hill in Rome. The Italian archeologist Carlo Fea identified the sculpture as a copy from the original of Myron. Another copy found in Rome was bought by Charles Towneley and is now in the British Museum, London - the head was wrongly restored, but Townley was convinced his was the original and better copy.
Height: 10.25" (26cm).
€1385.00