Bronze “The Messenger of Marathon” by Max Kruse (1854–1942)

Ormolu bronze figure of Narcissus depicted as a nude youth, mounted on a circular profiled base with anthemion friezes. Signed on the base “M. Amodio. N.” for Michele Amodio, Naples....

Large bronze figure of Narcissus, after an ancient model. The nude youth is depicted in a classical pose and stands on a circular plinth with anthemion friezes.

Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...

A refined white marble bust of Hermes of Olympia, inspired by the ancient original housed in the Museum of Olympia, Greece. The original sculpture is attributed to the renowned Cla...

Borghese warrior in bronze with a nice patina on a base in marble. Inscription: Musée du Louvre.

A French bronze figure of the Borghese Gladiator, mid-19th century, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, after the antique. Base dimensions: 34.5cm...

An impressive and large scale French 19th century Grand Tour patinated Bronze statue of the Borghese Gladiator. The handsome Gladiator is raised on a Verdigris patinated Bronze base ...

An excellent large late 19th century antique bronze of ‘Le Soldat De Marathon Annoncant La Victoire’, also known as ‘The Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory’, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne after a model by French sculptor, Jean-Pierre Cortot (1787-1843). The Barbedienne foundry produced this model in four editions. This bronze is an example of the second largest. Inscribed ‘Cortot 1834’, it is signed ‘F. Barbedienne Fondeur’ and impressed with the official stamp of the Collas et Barbedienne foundry reading: ‘Reduction Mecanique, A. Collas Brevete’. With its attractive patina and impressive scale, this bronze is a beautiful sculpture for any interior seeking artworks that are particularly exceptional. The Soldier of Marathon Inspiration for this bronze is rooted in ancient Greek mythology. It tells the story of the solider Pheidippides who, following the Greek victory at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, ran 40km from Marathon to Athens to deliver the triumphant news before collapsing from exhaustion. The story inspires the modern-day marathon run...