Lot 116 , After the Antique. A bronze figure of The Dying Gaul, 19th century, length 12.5in.

After the Antique. A bronze figure of The Dying Gaul, 19th century, inscribed 'S BORDONI. F.' length 12.5in.
Estimate £200-400

The inscription may indicate this is a copy of a work by Francesco Bordoni (1580-1654). The Roman marble figure of the Dying Gaul, on which this figure is based, was rediscovered in the 1620s in Rome.

Good dark chocolate brown patination a little matted in places, fine example of the casting, some dirt speckling but essentially in good order, baize to base has come loose and needs replacing.


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Sold for £550