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A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century

$30,000
£22,314.93
€26,126.37
CA$41,860.19
A$46,842.72
CHF 24,459.07
MX$575,882.54
NOK 308,579.37
SEK 290,371.66
DKK 194,922.77
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A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century A Terracotta statue of the classical Greek 'Discobolus" by Myron. This particular figure is modelled after the 2nd century Roman marble copy the "Townley Discobolus', unearthed at Hadrian's Villa in 1791. The figure's body is twisted as if ready to fling the discus raised in his right hand, his left hand hanging over his right knee, the right foot forward and placed flatly on the ground whilst the left leg is bent behind with the left foot raised on its toes. Adhering to the Townley discobolus, which was incorrectly restored, the figure's head is positioned forward with eyes to the ground, as opposed to Myron's original which gazes back towards the discus. Raised on a moulded base. Height: 242 cm (plus base) 80 cm Width: 105 cm (plus base) 70 cm Depth: 45 cm (plus base) 65 cm Provenance: Private Italian Collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 126.78 in (322 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 43.31 in (110 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Hand-Crafted,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Repaired arm and disc with approximately 17 cm crack located on the right side of the abdomen.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CP/NBLSPH1stDibs: LU8952240847172

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