Statue "the Wrestlers" After Antique

This patinated plaster sculpture depicts two nude athletes engaged in a wrestling match, frozen in a dynamic and powerful embrace. The work is directly inspired by the famous ancient group known as the Wrestlers (or Pugilists), a Greco-Roman sculpture housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The original is a Roman copy of a Greek bronze from the 3rd century BC, attributed to Lysippos or his school, a master of movement and anatomy in Hellenistic art. This plaster model, probably made in the 19th or early 20th century, testifies to the renewed interest in classical antiquity at the time, particularly in academic and artistic circles. It was common for this type of reproduction to adorn artists' studios, art academies, or private libraries, serving both as a decorative element and as a study aid. The plasterwork, finely patinated in dark tones, accurately reproduces the modeling of the bodies, the muscular tension and the anatomical realism of the ancient model. The balance of forms, the mastery of movement and the dramatic concentration of gesture reflect the very essence of classical aesthetics, based on harmony and expressive power. This piece is a beautiful illustration of the neoclassical enthusiasm for Greco-Roman culture, and constitutes a work that is at once decorative, educational and historical. It will appeal to lovers of academic art, ancient sculpture and those passionate about classical culture. In good general condition despite some restorations