Antique Male Portrait Bust, Italian, Plaster, After Doryphorus, Victorian, 1900

Our Stock # 18.9557

This is an antique male portrait bust. An Italian, plaster figure after Doryphorus by Polykleitos, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. 

A classic Roman sculpture, the Doryphorus or Spear-bearer is a later copy of the original bronze by Greek sculptor Polykleitos, adapted from his written work on figural proportion known as Canon. The Roman statue is believed to have been crafted before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79CE and endured as a lasting veneration of Greek arts by Roman society.

• Delightfully cast in the manner of the famous statue
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Quality plaster work with a lightly weathered appearance
• Facial features and hair nicely rendered in crisp cream hues
• Presented upon a square socle with protective green baize
• Tactile and substantial in the hand with a weight of 3.52kg (7.76 lb)

This is a charming antique male portrait bust, with an appealing rendition of the Greco-Roman icon Doryphorus. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 16.5cm (6.5'')
Max Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Max Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')