Bronze gladiator statue made by a 19th century master

A brown gladiator statue by a master from the 19th century. A bronze wounded gladiator, an Italian sculpture from the second half of the 19th century, in good condition. The figurine is inspired by Hellenistic sculpture depicting the “Dying Gaul,” a famous marble statue of the Dying Gaul located in the Capitoline Museums in Rome. The work is signed by an unknown artist, as the signature on the edge of the base is illegible; see photographic details. It depicts a defeated warrior, a gladiator with bleeding wounds from a cutting weapon on one leg and the chest, kneeling on the ground, raising a sword with a broken blade in one hand and holding a shield in the other.

The cast was made in earth and features a dark green patina; it originates from the second half of the 19th century and is in excellent condition. Under the base, there is an inscription from a Venetian shop. This Italian sculpture finds its place in travel souvenirs and Grand Tour collections.

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