Louvre Plaster Figure Of Discobolus
Stock No
PAAI336
2019
- £7,000.00
- €8,327 Euro
- $9,296 US Dollar
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Item Description
Lifesize plaster statue of 'Discobolus' the discus thrower by Myron. Stamped 'Louvre reproduction' on the plinth. Superbly rendered and retaining its patina.
Sculpted during the 2nd Century AD in Roman Italy, the statue is a copy of the Greek bronze original made around 500 BC. It was discovered in Hadrians villa at Tivoli. It is famous, among other things for having a head that faces the wrong way, Myrons original had it's head turned to face the discus.
Item Info
Seller Location
West Sussex, England
Item Dimensions
H: 164cm W: 113cm D: 62cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West Sussex, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7767 384868
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