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"Two Athletes in Unity", Unique 1930s Italian Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude

$10,000
$12,50020% Off
£7,558.02
£9,447.5220% Off
€8,662.80
€10,828.5020% Off
CA$13,949.83
CA$17,437.2820% Off
A$15,212.06
A$19,015.0720% Off
CHF 8,043.28
CHF 10,054.1020% Off
MX$182,986.86
MX$228,733.5720% Off
NOK 102,070.48
NOK 127,588.1020% Off
SEK 93,546.65
SEK 116,933.3120% Off
DKK 64,705.72
DKK 80,882.1520% Off

About the Item

Quite extraordinary, this bronze depicting two nude athletes side by side, their arms out streched in common cause, was sculpted by an Italian artist in the 1930s, perhaps in connection to the construction of what is now known as Foro Italico between 1928 and 1938 in Rome. The Foro was inspired by the Roman forums of the imperial age and was constructed in part to host the 1940 Olympics, which did not transpire due to the eruption of World War II. Here, the figures almost look like they are in the midst of a dance, though their facial expressions are serious, almost severe. The two male figures originally held an emblem or figure, perhaps a small figure of an athlete or a flame, which is now missing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Overall excellent; emblem originally held by figures missing; joints above ankles are slightly open.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865111719131

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