Decorative Collective - www.decorativecollective.com

Print Close

Sellers's Details

PORTICO ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS

Tel:

Email: [email protected]

https://www.decorativecollective.com/dealers/portico-antiques-and-interiors

Item Details

Lifesize plaster statue of 'Discobolus' the discus thrower by Myron. Stamped 'Louvre reproduction'. Superbly rendered and retaining patina.


Sculpted during the 2nd Century AD in Roman Italy, Discobolus is a copy of the Greek bronze original made around 500 BC. It was discovered at Hadrians villa, Tivoli. It is famous, among other things for having its head facing in the wrong way, Myrons original faced the discus. 


 

  • Period:
    • Price: £7,000.00
    • €8,051 Euro
    • $9,554 US Dollar
  • Location: England
    • Dimensions: H: 164cm (64.57in)
    • W: 113cm (44.49in)
    • D: 62cm (24.41in)