Italian bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum
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Description
An Italian patinated bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum
late 19th century
After the Antique, on a faux marble pedestal.
the figure height 46in (117cm); width 41in (104cm); depth 18in (46cm); overall height 75in (190cm)
Footnote:
The example after this model was cast was found together with a companion inside the courtyard of the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum. It is believed to represent a victorious runner in one of the major Pan-Hellenic games. The original is in the collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli.
late 19th century
After the Antique, on a faux marble pedestal.
the figure height 46in (117cm); width 41in (104cm); depth 18in (46cm); overall height 75in (190cm)
Footnote:
The example after this model was cast was found together with a companion inside the courtyard of the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum. It is believed to represent a victorious runner in one of the major Pan-Hellenic games. The original is in the collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli.
Condition
Pedestal 28 x 36 x 22in. With an overall verdigris patina to surface. Nicely cast and detailed. General marks, scratches, scrapes, rubbing, weathering and wear to surface. Heavy and numerous scrapes and abrasions to surface of torso. Plugged holes visible to tops of feet for securing to plinth. Plugged hole to left hand above thumb.
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Italian bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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