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Lysippos Apoxyomenos Style Black Basalt Torso 'The Scraper' Statue

About the Item

An exceptional and well-studied large-scale carving of a torso in black basalt after the Roman antique. Depicted life-sized, standing in contrapposto with his weight on his left leg, the right slightly advanced, the left arm projecting forward, the figure with softly-modeled musculature. Black basalt is a very fine-grained igneous rock and is rarely used in sculpture due to its incredible hardness, harder than granite. Torso dimensions: Height 100cm Width / depth 45cm On stand (Rotating) 2 meters.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: A large meter high stand has been made for this sculpture, it rotates. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1204222532132
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