Discobolus

Art Deco

Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Circa 1925

Dimensions:

Height: 11 7/8 inches         Width: 8 inches         Depth: 3 5/8 inches

Probably, German. Created in Europe, in the 1920s or 30s, this beautifully founded black and green patinated bronze sculpture on its original wooden base is an Art Deco version of Discobolus (after Discobolus of Myron, a famous Greek sculpture, depicting a youthful ancient Greek athlete throwing discus, circa 460–450 BC).

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