Description:

Central Italy, Etruscan culture, ca. 3rd Century BCE. This is a bronze standing male youth depicted nude with a muscular torso, fine facial features, tossed hair, and with hands raised (left hand gone). Greek art inspired Etruscan sculpture and the human form, the standing Kuros, the spear throwing warrior and the idealized athlete such as this example are all derived from Greek prototypes. This powerful form is no doubt an inspiration to the athleticism needed for the competition of the Olympic game and the function was as a freestanding votive statue that was deposited in a sanctuary for favors from the Gods. This piece has a deep olive green patina. Size: 5.8" H (14.7 cm)

Provenance: Provenance: Ex Christie's New York December 2000; Ex Japanese Private Collector before that.
Dec 2001, Lot 206

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#115569

  • Condition: Missing left hand.

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