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We are one of the UK's premier furniture dealers and have been trading in London for four decades. We specialise in English and Continental furniture, silver, porcelain, and decorative items both antique and contemporary. We exhibit our collection in 25,000 square feet of elegant showrooms in our large warehouse very close to the centre of London.

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Model of Borghese Gladiator 19thC

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This is a wonderful antique French Grand Tour classical bronze model of the Borghese Gladiator, circa 1880 in date.

The well patinated bronze on a rectangular bronze base inscribed "Louvres Paris" and engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1935. Mounted on a fine mottled brown marble socle.

A reduction of the “Borghese Gladiator” depicted lunging with shield and sword, after the life-sized Hellenistic marble sculpture created at Ephesus about 100 BC.

This stunning high-quality bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant golden patina. It is made from the lost-wax process, otherwise known as 'cire perdue' method.

The attention to detail and quality throughout this piece is second to none.

Condition:

In excellent condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 36 x Width 24 x Depth 15 & Weight 0.19 kg

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 6.2 troy oz

Lost Wax Method
sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture.

In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.

Our reference: A3557

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Regent Antiques

Manor Warehouse

318 Green Lanes

London N4 1BX

By Underground:

Take Piccadilly line to Manor House station.

Go to top of escalators and turn left.

Take exit 7 and walk straight on for 10 metres.

Manor Warehouse is on the right.

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European Union: £30.00

North America: £45.00 (Please note that this is in Pounds Sterling, not US Dollars)

Rest of world: £65.00

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For the best value, we recommend offsetting this cost by purchasing multiple items.

We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply.

In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item.

The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition.

Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses.

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Please be advised that claims for damage with certain carriers can sometimes take several months to resolve, and we would be grateful for your patience and cooperation throughout the process.

Returns will be processed and refunds issued within 2-3 business days of receipt.