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"Gladiator with Sword and Shield, " Unique Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
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Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with his shield behind him, is a beautiful memorial celebrating the end of World War II, 1947. The Belgian sculptor -- Pierre Theunis -- captures the physique and musculature of the male figure with great sensitivity, and he finished the terra cotta with a thin, white wash which gives it an antique appearance. Theunis is best known for his figural sculptures in bronze and marble. This sculpture, to our knowledge, is the only extant example.
- Creator:Pierre Theunis (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Terracotta,Molded
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1947
- Condition:Overall excellent; minor scuffing.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865115688681
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