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Italian Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of the Farnesse Bull

$38,500
£28,816.68
€33,298.01
CA$53,386.66
A$59,799.92
CHF 31,089.31
MX$738,408.73
NOK 396,053.38
SEK 374,406.86
DKK 248,487.99
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About the Item

A most handsome and large scale Italian mid 19th century patinated bronze statue of the Farnese Bull. The rich and warmly patinated bronze is raised by a square mottled support with a palmette designed border all above ball feet. The sculptural group represents the myth of Dirce first wife of Lykon, King of Thebes. She was tied to a wild bull by the sons of Antiope, Amphion and Zethus, who wanted to punish her for the ill-treatment inflicted on their mother. The original group was unearthed in 1546 during the excavations of the gymnasium of the Roman Baths of Caracalla. It is a massive Roman copy of a Hellenistic sculpture which happens to be the largest single sculpture recovered from antiquity. The Farnese Bull was formerly in the Farnese collection in Rome.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 101051stDibs: LU949925931512

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