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Greek Warrior Bronze Sculpture on marble base Statue

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:560.00 USD Estimated At:4,480.00 - 7,840.00 USD
Greek Warrior Bronze Sculpture on marble base Statue
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The Roman Legion Soldier Stands In Full Ancient Regalia. Upon His Head He Wears A Galea Which Was A Soldiers Helmet Made Of Bronze. He Wears A Metal Armor Around His Torso Over The Knee-Length Tunic. A Paludamentum Falls Down His Back, Which Is A Cloak Fastened To The Shoulders Usually Worn By Military Commanders. At His Feet Are Caligae Which Were Heavy-Soled Sandals. His Left Hand Holds A Spear Against The Ground As He Looks Far Off Into The Distance. The Handmade Bronze Sculpture Was Molded Using The Ancient Method Of Lost-Wax Casting And Stained With A Green Patina Finish For Preservation. It Is Mounted Upon A Variegated Black Marble Base With The Artist Dalou'S Signature. Aimé-Jules Dalou (31 December 1838, Paris – 15 April 1902) Was A French Sculptor, Recognized As One Of The Most Brilliant Virtuosos Of Nineteenth-Century France, Admired For His Perceptiveness, Execution, And Unpretentious Realism. Bronze Dimensions With Marble Base: Height 26 X Width 10 inches. Weight: 40 Lbs.