Sculpture -thorn extractor-
Bronze. The original can be seen in the Palace of C…

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Sculpture -thorn extractor- Bronze. The original can be seen in the Palace of Conservators in Rome. Museum reproduction H.: 80 cm.

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Sculpture -thorn extractor-

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Estim. 600 - 900 EUR

After Antonio Canova, Damoxenos Circa 1900, dark patinated bronze, foundry mark Oskar Gladenbeck G.m.b.H. on the base, Depiction of the ancient pugilist, part of a pair consisting of the sitter and his opponent Creugas, according to tradition, they once fought in the traditional competition at the Nemean Games and no clear winner could be determined between the two in the fight, whereupon it was decided by the judges, The judges then decided that both would be awarded a blow to the head in order to put their opponent out of action, as Creugas was unsuccessful in this endeavour, Damoxenos was given the chance, he thrust his hand through his opponent's peritoneum and tore his intestines out of his stomach, he can be seen here shortly before the blow, on a long rectangular plinth, good condition for age, h 66 cm overall. Info: The original sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenos by Antonio Canova are in the Vatican Museums in Rome. Source: Internet: Internet.

Estim. 5 000 - 6 000 EUR

Following models of DONATELLO (Florence, 1386-1466). "David". Patinated bronze. On marble base. Measurements: 170 x 62 x 30 cm (figure); 28 x 62 x 62 x 62 cm (stand). Donatello's David is one of the most famous sculptures of the Italian Renaissance. Made around 1440, it has had a significant impact on the history of art. Donatello used the lost wax casting technique to create the statue, which allowed for fine details and a smooth surface. The copy we show, also in bronze and close in size to the original, makes him slightly taller than an average teenager. The statue depicts David, the young biblical shepherd boy who defeated the giant Goliath. He is portrayed nude except for a garlanded hat and boots, which was unusual for depictions of David. He appears in a relaxed, naturalistic pose, with one leg slightly bent and one hand on his hip. He holds Goliath's sword in one hand, while his foot rests on Goliath's decapitated head. David's expression is calm and confident, in contrast to the ferocity of the battle he has just fought. The sculpture symbolizes the victory of wit and faith over brute force, a common theme in the Renaissance. David was an important symbol for the city of Florence, which saw itself as a brave little David against the Goliaths of more powerful states.

Estim. 1 500 - 1 800 EUR

Italian school. Grand Tour, XIX century. "Narcissus of Pompeii". In gilded bronze. Marble pedestal. Measurements: 34 cm.; 3,5 cm. pedestal. Sculpture in gilded bronze. Quality reproduction of a famous Roman sculpture representing Dionysus. Found in the excavations of 1862 in Pompeii, it is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The classical original showed the god of wine playing with an invisible panther. In the 19th century it began to be called "Narcissus" because it was erroneously interpreted as a young man gazing at his reflection in the water. The nineteenth century versions, like the one shown here, show the addition of a fig leaf covering the genitals. The term "Grand Tour", which first appeared in Richard Lassels' "The Voyage d'Italie", was used to define the long journey through Europe, especially Italy, that young British aristocrats usually made from the seventeenth century onwards, but especially throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The purpose of the trip was for young people to become acquainted with the art and culture of France and Italy, to admire classical art at first hand, to learn or improve their knowledge of languages, and to establish contacts and relationships with the cultural and political elites of these countries. Travelers were often looking for pieces with which to start their own art collections, objects to take back to their places of residence as souvenirs. For this reason, workshops specialized in the replica of Roman pieces, both in bronze and marble, emerged, some of which acquired a great reputation.

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