GRAND TOUR
Italy, 19th/20th century

"The Discobolus" after Myron of Antiquity

Patinated bronze
Italy, circa late 19th century / early 20th century

15 5/8" H x 6 1/4" D

A heavily patinated bronze model after Antiquity of the Greco Roman statue of The Discobolus believed to be completed by the sculptor Myron during 460-450 B.C, the original sculpture was lost but over the subsequent centuries many Roman copies have been found in both marble and bronze. One of the most famous examples is the Townley Discobolus which was acquired in 1794 by Charles Townley and was acquired as part of his entire collection by the British Museum in 1805.

The present cast is a good reduction that features the cast nude figure with flowing form aged and oxidized chemically to create an intensely chaotic surface.

Condition Report:
A rough and chaotic surface with significant variation, brighter spots from handling and wear; roman pins visible in a few places; trace verdigris patina. Carefully cleaned in our in-house studio where it was then sealed in a new layer of wax. Ready to place.

ref. 510MOL23P