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"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male

About the Item

The first example of this sculpture we have seen, this striking depiction of a male gladiator -- clothed in nothing but a short mail skirt - is shown in the midst of battle, one arm raised with dagger in hand, the other holding a shield decorated with another battle scene in bas relief. The bronze is beautifully patinated in two tones -- a dark charcoal patina and a silvery tone. The sculpture is signed by Bruno Zach, who was known for his figural sculptures in the early 20th century.
  • Creator:
    Bruno Zach (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Beautiful, excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865114960991
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