Description

Late C19th 'Grand Tour' souvenir bronze reduction, after the antique ,of "The Dying Gaul". Good bronze casting of the iconic marble statue of the defeated and wounded Gaul , the marble Roman version now exhibited in The Capitoline Museum , Rome .
The Hellenistic bronze original executed in 3rd century BC , the lost Roman marble copy was rediscovered in the C17th whilst excavations were made at the Villa Ludovisi in Rome .
Depicted wearing his neck torc, and lying upon his discarded martial equipment , shield and sword .
Dark patination of consistent colour.
Examples grace the fine museum and Country House collections of the world , such as Blenheim Palace and Syon Park.
Italy c.1880
L 9"
H 5"
D 5"
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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