Aesculapius, Bronze Bust, H 39 Cm, Collas Foundry, 19th Century
Artist: Collas Fondeurs
Bronze bust with a brown patina, on a black marble pedestal, depicting Aesculapius, the Roman god of medicine.
He has a full beard and a headband in his thick hair.
Aesculapius, whose Greek name is Asclepius: according to Greek mythology, he is the son of Apollo, raised by the centaur Chiron, who taught him medicine.
A god associated with divination, healing, and water, he was worshipped in Epidaurus and Athens, but his cult spread throughout the Mediterranean basin.
He was struck dead by an angry Zeus for bringing the dead back to life.
The founder's stamp "Réduction mécanique A. Collas Breveté" indicates that this sculpture was produced using the mechanical pantograph invented by Achille Collas, which enabled the creation of exceptionally high-quality reductions of antique sculptures.
Normal wear and tear on the patina; a few chips in the marble
Height: 39 cm
Base height: 12.5 cm
21.5 x 15 cm
9.9 kg
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He has a full beard and a headband in his thick hair.
Aesculapius, whose Greek name is Asclepius: according to Greek mythology, he is the son of Apollo, raised by the centaur Chiron, who taught him medicine.
A god associated with divination, healing, and water, he was worshipped in Epidaurus and Athens, but his cult spread throughout the Mediterranean basin.
He was struck dead by an angry Zeus for bringing the dead back to life.
The founder's stamp "Réduction mécanique A. Collas Breveté" indicates that this sculpture was produced using the mechanical pantograph invented by Achille Collas, which enabled the creation of exceptionally high-quality reductions of antique sculptures.
Normal wear and tear on the patina; a few chips in the marble
Height: 39 cm
Base height: 12.5 cm
21.5 x 15 cm
9.9 kg
******** Free shipping within France ********
Professional packaging; packages shipped with tracking and insurance
Transportation of furniture and large items handled by professionals specializing in the transport of antiques
1 250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 21.5
Height: 39
Depth: 15
Reference (ID): 1798293
Availability: In stock
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