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Lot 124

A FRENCH BRONZE OF THE BORGHESE GLADIATOR
Late 19th century, after the Antique, the nude warrior with sword and shield, the rectangular plinth inscribed "LE GLADIATEUR COMBATTANT DE LA VILLA BORGHESE PAR AGASIAS 100 AV. J. CH. REPLIQUE", on marble base.
Height 51cm

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

Sold for $4,000

- solder marks around each foot on plinth
- rivets attaching shield, each arm and sword loose/some lacking
- overall wear consistent with age


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Martyn Cook Antiques, Woollahra
Collection of Mr Gary Baker
Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, Elegant Couture, Luxury Design, Fine Jewellery and Antiques, 25 August 2020, Lot 131

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8668
12:00pm - 30 May 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW

CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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