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Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Sculpture / Statue of The Dying Gaul, Grand Tour
$2,888.75
£2,101.53
€2,400
CA$3,942.32
A$4,390.12
CHF 2,284.82
MX$54,129.71
NOK 29,098.90
SEK 27,350.14
DKK 18,265.12
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Handcarved and remarkable work of art of the 'Dying Gaul’ or 'The Dying Galatian'.
If you are a collector of rare and good quality antiques then this rare and wonderfully hand carved alabaster sculpture could be perfect for your collection. Even if you don't necessary like antiques then you too will recognize the timeless beauty and class that this work of art radiates. It is hard to see from our photos alone, but this sculpture is 17 inches wide and all hand carved out of one large rock of this beautiful mineral stone. It must have taken one highly skilled artisan weeks if not months to hand-carve this detailed and great quality antique. This superb sculpture is a smaller copy of the original which was created in circa 230 BC when an ancient Greek ruler (Attalus) and his army won the battle of the Caecus River, over the Galatians, a group of migratory Celtic tribes from Thrace, who had been plundering and exacting tribute throughout most of Asia Minor for more than a generation. The victory was celebrated with a triumphal monument at Pergamon (The Dying Gaul) and Attalus taking the surname "Soter" and the title of king. The body posture and the details of this muscular dying Gaul are simply perfect and the details of his face and hands too reveil that this is the work of a master craftsman. One that, in his modesty, did not even sign this top quality piece. Rare and fine quality works of art like these were often taken back from 'the old world' by the first (often very wealthy) Europeans who went on so called 'grand tours'. They were traveling holidays that sometimes lasted a whole year. The beautiful shape and the wonderful patina of this professionally restored classical sculpture will never fail to impress you or anyone visiting. It will look good no matter where you decide to put it on display.
They don't make 'em like this anymore, which is another reason why this kind of workmanship is getting increasingly hard to find. Antiques like this will never fail to impress you or anyone visiting and this piece certainly is great value for money. Also, because perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary.
Maximum height x width x depth: 8.6 x 17 x 8 inches.
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- Dimensions:Height: 8.6 in (21.85 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Repaired: At some point in the past the remarkable statue was broken and restored professionally. We like to believe that, just like we, there are more people who appreciate the extra character that this has created. Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: Hw012443780-USfg Free shipping1stDibs: LU2341343024072
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