Greco-Roman Male Statues - Pg 1

Dying Gaul
Capitoline Museum, Rome. Roman copy after a bronze original of c. 3rd century BC. Bonded marble with solid marble base, imported from Italy.

Small: 9"W x 3.5"D x 6"H, TAL489-91-175

Large: 12"W x 5"D x 7"H, TAL489-121-1149

This sculpture depicts one of the Celtic warriors from the Gauls fifty-year war with the Greeks. Illustrated with an elegant simplicity, the warrior--who has fought bravely without armor and wearing only a Celtic torque around his neck--lowers his head and clasps his leg stoically.

Asclepios, Greek God of Medicine Statue

Asclepios was the Greek god of medicine and healing (called Aesculapius in Rome). He was the son of Apollo and the nymph Coronis according to legend, but most probably a mortal who originally practiced healing in the area of Trikkala on the Thessalian plain of central Greece and came later to be considered a god. He’s most famous sanctuary was located in Epidaurus. The temples of Asclepios are always associated with sacred springs, whose waters carried the healing powers of the Earth. Made from cultured marble, measures 10"H. G-036SM1-149

Asclepious, Greek God of Medicine, Large
The main attribute of Asclepius is a physician's staff with an Asclepian snake wrapped around it; this is how he was distinguished in the art of healing, and his attribute still survives to this day as the symbol of the modern medical profession. He is shown as a venerable old man with thick and wavy hair and a heavy beard. He wears his himation or cloak in the style worn by learned teachers in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C., leaving most of the breast uncovered. The cock was also sacred to Asclepius and was the bird sacrificed at his altar. It is also said that Hippocrates was a descendant of Asclepios. This statue reproduces a marble original found in the Temple of Asclepios at Epidauros.

Made from cultured marble, measures 35"H. G-051S1-1210

Winged Phallic Symbol Statue

Dionysus Temple, Delos Island, Greece, 300 B.C.

The phallic bird was used in Ancient Greece for fertility rituals, and dionisiac processions where participants carried phallic poles. The unveiling of the phallus constituted an important rite of Dionysiac celebrations. The phallus was a popular symbol of fertility. Phallic imagery in public monuments and in ordinary domestic and commercial plaques can be found at different times and places throughout the Greek world. Phallic icons were often placed outside houses,in doorways, walls, boundaries, graves, etc. It was often used as a symbol of protection and warding off evil. The phallus not only decorated and protected houses but also individuals. Amulets of bronze, brass, coral, bone or gold in the shape of a phallus were often worn as rings or pendants by both children and adults to ward off evil. Phallic artifacts includes amulets, lamps, votives, figurines, boundary markers, ornaments, tintinnabula and pottery. Made from cultured marble, measures 5"H. G-021S1-132

Mercury (Hermes)
Mercury (Hermes) acted as messenger of the gods and a deity of wealth, trade and travelers. He assisted many gods by using his winged sandals named "talaria" which he wears in this 16th sculpture by Giovanni da Bologna (Giambologna) now in the National Museum, Florence. (Talaria Enterprises is named for his sandals). Made from bonded carrara marble, black marble base, imported from Italy, 5"W x 3"D x 15.5"H. TAL7231-1149

Hercules and Diomedes
As the eighth of his twelve labors decreed by the Oracle of Delphi, Hercules was to gather the flesh-eating mares of Diomedes and bring them to Eurytheus, king of Mycenae. This piece illustrates Hercules and Diomedes in mortal combat. Legend has it that Hercules fed the vanquished Diomedes to his mares, who then became quite tame. Original in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence from the 16th Century. Made from bonded white marble, black marble base, imported from Italy, 12”H. 43081-193.00

Roman Charioteer Statue Grande, Bonded Bronze

As one of the most popular sports in the early Olympic games, the chariot race always marked the opening of the games. It was followed by the pentathlon which consisted of running, jumping, javelin and discus throwing and wrestling. This sculpture of a Greek / Roman Charioteer in his chariot drawn by two horses is an exquisite recreation of this historical event. Every angle reveals new details such as an eagle's head (symbol of the Roman empire) on the front of the chariot.

25"L x 9.5"W x 16.5"H. 61751-1340

14”L x 9”H x 5”D
40241-1175

8"
4024_81-165

She Wolf with Romulus and Remus
According to Roman myth, the Roman Republic was founded by two young brothers, Romulus and Remus, who suckled a She-Wolf named Lupa. This famous sculpture originally in bronze (ca. 500-480 BC), was placed (without the children who were a Renaissance addition) on the Capitoline Hill as a symbol of the strength and might of the new Roman people. The original (33.5”H) is now housed in the Museo Capitolino in Rome. Made from bonded carrara marble, black marble base, imported from Italy.
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The Victor
Standing on top of the defeated lion, the victor holds his knife in one hand and his prize in the other. Made from white Carrara bonded marble, on a black marble base, imported from Italy, and measures 17H x 11W x 6L. 47851-1199

Diskobolos

Medium: 7.5"W x 3.5"D x 11.5"H,
TAL7211-189

Large: 9"W x 4.5"D x 15"H,
TAL7221-1139

Originally created by the Greek artist Myron in bronze c. 450 BC, the Diskobolos (Discus Thrower) survives here as a Roman marble copy. Executed during a period of transition between the Early and High Classical styles, this sculpture's natural anatomy and twisting pose are new conventions. The sculptor Myron followed the classical path towards realism of the anatomy, while avoiding expression of emotion.

Bacchino Good Luck
The original 16th century Bacchino carving from the Medici court rests in the Fedele’s workshop awaiting it’s final destination in the museum. A life-size copy can be found in Florence's Boboli Gardens, where tourists slap Bacchino’s fat belly. Made from white Carrara bonded marble, imported from Italy, on a black marble base.
6”H x 3”W x 3”L---47961-147

9”H x 5”W x 5”L---4796_91-1112

Augustus of Primaporta
Vatican Museum, Italy. Full figure scupture of the first Roman emperor, Augustus. This sculpture was found in Primaporta, Italy. Made from bonded white marble, black marble base, metal shaft which he holds, imported from Italy, 16.5"H. TAL10171-1209