Agasias Of Ephesus, After - Borghese Gladiator - Large Bronze With Brown Patina - Marble Base

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Borghese" Gladiator
Bronze with brown patina on marble base
Dimensions : H. 36 ; W. 26 (cm.)
France, circa 1900

This sculpture was discovered during an excavation commissioned by Scipio Borghese in the first decade of the 17th century. The fragments were probably entrusted to the talented Nicolas Cordier for restoration. A Greek original with a signature on the trunk, it never ceased to fascinate admirers over the space of twenty years. Casts and copies were commissioned all over Europe. By imperial decree in 1807, the work became the property of the French crown. It has been in the Louvre Museum ever since. 

This is a reduction produced and marketed by the museum itself.

Condition report :
Very minor chips to the bases and light wear to the patina.