Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture "Dying Galata" /Dying Gaul, C. 1875
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Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture "Dying Galata"/Dying Gaul, C. 1875, Attributed to Naples Foundry
A remarkable large Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture titled "Dying Galata" or "Dying Gaul," dating circa 1875 and attributed to the renowned Naples Foundry. This exquisite piece, an expertly cast bronze, retains its original black-brown patina and boasts a substantial size, standing 12 inches high, 26.5 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep. It is a distinguished example of the iconic Grand Tour sculptures, which were popular souvenirs for affluent travelers during the 19th century.
The sculpture is a faithful rendition of the ancient Roman marble statue "The Dying Gaul," also known as "The Dying Galatian" or "The Dying Gladiator." The original marble, now housed in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, is a Roman copy of a lost Greek bronze sculpture...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Metal Decorative Objects