Description

C19th 'Grand Tour' souvenir bronze figure "The Dying Gaul" after the antique .Mounted on a striated purple marble base (has old repaired crack ) well-detailed casting of the iconic image of "The Dying Gaul". The study depicts the wounded Gaul wearing his neck torc , slumped upon his broken sword ,horn and shield in defeat. Naked except for a modesty fig-leaf, his belt , horn and martial equipment discarded around him. The Roman marble version of the Hellenistic original was re-discovered in the C17th whilst excavations were made for the 'Villa Ludovisi' in Rome , and later housed therein .Now exhibited in the Capitoline Museum , Rome (see photo below). Copies can be found in many of the sculpture galleries and libraries of the great English country-house collections such as Syon Park and Blenheim Palace ,and the leading museums of the world. Some rubbing to areas of colour to bronze and old repairs to marble base.
W 15" x H 8" x D 8".
Italy or France c 1870.
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
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Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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