Italian Bronze Sculpture of Wrestlers:
Italian sculptural group titled The Wrestlers. Powerful representation inspired by the ancient Greco Roman Lysippus, the renowned 4th century BCE sculptor of classical antiquity. Rendered with extraordinary anatomical realism and dynamic tension, the composition depicts two male athletes locked in an intense moment of physical struggle, showcasing a masterful study of musculature, motion, and human form. The original marble group is traditionally thought to reflect the stylistic influence of Lysippus, official sculptor to Alexander the Great and a transformative figure in Greek art who broke from the static proportions of Polykleitos, a well known sculptor before Lysippos, in favor of more slender, naturalistic forms. Lysippus introduced a new canon of bodily proportions and expressive movement, pioneering a dynamic aesthetic that profoundly influenced later Hellenistic and Roman sculpture. This contemporary cast, mounted on a textured naturalistic base and finished in a rich golden bronze patina. Weight: 64lbs.
Dimensions: 20″W x 17.5″H
Condition
Age related wear.
