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Roman She-wolf, Grand Tour, Antique Bronze, Late 19th Century

$5,145.56
£3,843.20
€4,300
CA$7,088.95
A$7,725.71
CHF 4,091.10
MX$92,793.94
NOK 51,794.20
SEK 47,619.67
DKK 32,758.56

About the Item

Roman Wolf, large antique patinated bronze of the Capitoline she-wolf, on a green marble base. This sculpture illustrates the legend of the founding of Rome, the she-wolf suckles the twins Romulus and Remus. The original model, kept in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, could have an Etruscan origin (5th century BC) with the sculpture of the twins added at the end of the 15th century by Pollaiuolo. Good general condition, old restoration and chips to the marble. Cast late 19th century. Height 45cm, 53.5 x 25cm approx. Weight: 23.800kg.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: on marble base. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    MARSEILLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6656246692922

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