Two bronze sculptures with shaded brown patina depicting two mythological characters: Jason and Apollo. They are embodied by two naked young men, their faces surrounded by curls and athletic figures. Apollo, the ancient god of the arts and ideal of beauty, holds a scroll. Jason, a Greek hero particularly revered in Athens, wears a panther skin over his shoulder and sandals. Each figure rests on a stepped circular base edged with foliage. Signed "Chiurazzi Napoli" on the base. Early edition fonts, lamp-mounted. Dim. Jason: H: 61.5 cm; W: 30 cm; D: 25 cm. Dim Apollo: H: 63 cm; W: 24 cm; D: 25 cm. Maximum height (with socket): 72 cm. The Chiurazzi foundry, founded in 1860 by sculptor J. Chiurazzi, was the sole beneficiary of the Vatican's authorization to reproduce antique sculptures, producing them for all the major courts of Europe. Late 19th century, Circa: 1880 Dim: W:30cm, D:25cm, H:72cm.
- Reference :
- 2100
- Availability :
- Sold
- Width :
- 30 (cm)
- Height :
- 72 (cm)
- Depth :
- 25 (cm)
- Identifier Exists:
- False
