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Monumental Cast Zinc Figure of the Borghese Gladiator by J.W. Fiske Circa 1892

$55,500
£43,007.52
€48,804.78
CA$79,545.82
A$87,356.99
CHF 44,968.04
MX$1,045,251.91
NOK 572,542.22
SEK 536,557.34
DKK 364,493.96

About the Item

Cast Zinc Figure of the Borghese Gladiator by J.W. Fiske, New York, Circa 1892-1900. This sculpture is modeled from the Borghese Gladiator of Antiquity. The original Borghese Gladiator is a Hellenistic life-size marble sculpture actually portraying a swordsman. Joseph Winn Fiske established the company J. W. Fiske Ironworks in New York in 1858. Considered one of the most important foundries in the USA, it was based at various addresses around New York City and made all varieties of ornamental ironwork throughout its prolific production which ceased in 1933. An RT Facts Find. Dimensions: Sculpture: 64″H x 46″W x 56″D
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 56 in (142.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Zinc,Cast
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1892
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old repairs to zinc. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kent, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SC-1904101stDibs: LU10690247321352

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