Italian Bronze Model Of The Runner Of Herculaneum - Oct 24, 2021 | Andrew Jones Auctions In Ca
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Italian bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum

Related Home & Décor

More Items in Home & Décor

View More
item-114401192=1
item-114401192=2
item-114401192=3
item-114401192=4
item-114401192=5
Italian bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum
Italian bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum
Item Details
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.
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.
Buyer's Premium
  • 30%

Italian bronze model of the Runner of Herculaneum

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
See Sold Price
Starting Price $1,500
43 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Los Angeles, CA, us
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment

Andrew Jones Auctions

Andrew Jones Auctions

badge TOP RATED
Los Angeles, CA, United States7,574 Followers
Auction Curated By
Aileen Ward
Decorative Arts, Furniture, Objects of Vertu and Silver
TOP