Roman She-wolf, Grand Tour, L53.5cm, Antique Bronze, Late 19th Century
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.
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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.
********* Free shipping for France ********
Professional packaging, parcels sent with tracking and insurance.
Transport of furniture and large objects provided by professionals, specialists in the transport of antiques.
2 400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 25
Height: 45
Depth: 53.5
Reference (ID): 1617022
Availability: In stock
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