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"Classic Nude Torso, " Bravura Nude Male Figure in Pale Gray Marble, circa 1900

$19,500
£15,000.70
€17,411.55
CA$27,499.66
A$30,804.24
CHF 16,179.50
MX$374,569.65
NOK 204,885.30
SEK 194,491.24
DKK 129,949.11

About the Item

One of the most boldly and superbly carved nude male figures in carved marble we have seen outside a museum, this classic depiction of the figure shows the man with one arm up and one down, and one leg thrust in front of the other. The artist has captured the solidity and musculature of the figure, giving him a heroic quality -- as if Hercules were readied for battle against the Hydra. This piece was probably made by an Italian sculptor in the early 20th century, and is carved from a block of pale grey marble. The figure is poised on an iron rod above a block of travertine. (Dimensions include base; sculpture itself is 23 inches high by 10 inches wide.).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall excellent condition; small chips to edges of travertine base.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865126570342

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