Antique Small 19th-century Bronze Statue Depicting Leon Of Salamis On A Grand Tour Of Italy
A small and charming bronze statue, known as a “Grand Tour” piece, depicting Leon of Salamis in a toga holding a scroll
19th century, with a beautiful patina and chiseling
Dimensions: 14 cm by 7 cm and 14 cm high
Note: a small cast-iron defect on the index finger, invisible
Historical context: Leon of Salamis was an Athenian citizen of immense renown and a former general in the Peloponnesian War. In 404 B.C., the oligarchic regime of the Thirty Tyrants ordered Socrates and four other citizens to arrest Leon in Salamis and execute him illegally in order to confiscate his property. Socrates courageously refused to obey this unjust order and returned home, risking his life, while the other four complied and Leon was put to death.
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Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 14 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 14 cm
Reference (ID): 1836468
Availability: In stock
