Lot 29
Italy, Etruscan, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A solid bronze statue of a nude male athlete created via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The figure stands in contrapposto with the left leg slightly advanced, raising his right arm and extending his left arm forward, both hands making fists with openings as they once held attributes. The figure's physique is well defined with musculature - carefully delineated 'six pack' abs, male genitalia. and a tight derriere. His visage appears to be focused and serious, staring steadfastly ahead, and crowned by a short-cropped coiffure with well-defined curls. Size: 2.25" W x 4" H (5.7 cm x 10.2 cm); 4.45" H (11.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Ancient Greek sculpture inspired the Etruscan interpretation of the human form, this figure may represent an idealized athlete, perhaps a spear thrower - a form derived from Greek prototypes. Undoubtedly inspired by the athleticism required for the competition of the Olympic games, this statue likely served as a freestanding votive statue deposited in a sanctuary to ask for assistance from the Gods.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#137616
- Condition: Intact, with nicely preserved form and details. Attributes once held by hands are missing. There is some lead around the foot, which presumably would have once been set into a stand.
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