Lot 98
After the Greek original by Naukydes from the early 4th century BC, the naked athlete with downcast eyes holding a discus in his left hand, on black fossil marble plinth.
Height 34cm overall
Estimate $800 - $1,200
In good condition with slight wear to patination on raised sections, some surface dust and dirt.
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The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
A Roman copy from the 1st-2nd century AD in Pentelic marble is housed in the Musée du Louvre, Paris.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8671
2:00pm - 21 February 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 February, 10am - 4pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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