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Greco-Roman Male Statues - Page 2
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Poseidon on Seahorse Chariot Bronze Plated Sculpture- Grande
Neptune (Poseidon in Greek Mythology) is the God of the Sea. When offended Neptune strikes the ground with his trident and causes chaotic springs, earthquakes, drowning and shipwrecks. This muscular God of the Sea has a commanding presence. Neptune was the son of Cronus and the brother of Zeus and Hades. Made from hand painted cold cast resin, bronze plated, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, measures 18 1/4"W x 13 1/4"L x 22 3/4"H. 6934, $305.00
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Atlas Resting the World on His Shoulders Bronze Plated Sculpture - Grande
He has the whole world in his hands! In Greek mythology, Atlas was condemned to bear the weight of the heavens upon his shoulder after he led a rebellion against the almighty Zeus. Made from hand painted cold cast resin, bronze plated, suitable for indoors and outdoors, measures 35"H x 16"L x 15"W. 6935, $447.00
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Wrestlers Greco/Roman Sculpture
Summon the heroes! The Olympic games magnetized the finest tuned athletes. Through victory, they became legends. This sculpture from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy (c. 1st century BC) depicts two male athletes in a tense wrestling pose. Their sophisticated composition and heightened emotion are characteristic of Greek Hellenistic art (c. 323 - 31 BC). Made from bonded stone, measures 9 x 8.75 x 5.25 G-033SM, $65
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Hermaphrodite Sleeping White Sculpture
Hermaphrodite Classical Statue, Hermes and Aphrodite had a son named Hermaphroditus. The Greek nymph, Salmacis, was helplessly in love with the son of the gods. She begged the gods to let her body become one with Hermaphroditus. The request was granted, and together as one, they became Hermaphrodite or transexual, who possessed both male and female attributes. To the Greeks this symbolized the physical ideals of both male and female. This Hermaphrodite Sleeping White Sculpture is made from cold cast resin, in a white finish, measures 12"L. 6427, $48
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Roman Tibre River God Standing White Sculpture
This is a statue personification of the Tiber River in Rome. Legend has it that King Tiberinus Silvius drowned in the river. The ancient Greek god Jupiter decided to make Tiberinus the guardian spirit of the river.
The twin brothers, founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus were said to have been dumped in its waters and it was the mythical she-wolf that aided them.
This Roman Tibre River God Standing White Sculpture is made from cold cast resin, in a white finish, measures 12 1/4"H. 6428, $42
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Princess Julio Claudienne Standing Sculpture
Beautiful statue of the Princess Julio Claudienne. She stands with her hands outstretched.
This Princess Julio Claudienne Standing Sculpture is made from cold cast resin, white finish, measures 10"H. 6822, $36
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Archangel St. Michael Slaying the Devil
St. Michael is one of the Archangels. “Michael” means “Who is Like God?” and is the battle cry of the Army of God. The word “angel” depicts the occasion in which a heavenly spirit delivers messages of God. Archangel denotes carrier of messages that are of great importance. Devotional writings about Michael can be found in Muslim, Christian, and Jewish cultures. He is considered the guardian Angel of Israel. He has led God’s Army against those of the great dragon. He concealed the tomb of Moses to prevent the Jews from the sin of hero-worship, the sin which Satan had hoped to lead them to commit. Michael is often illustrated wearing full armor, carrying a lance or a sword, and stepping on the neck of the dragon. Made from cold cast resin, 14.5”H. 5550, $52
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French Winged Fame Carrying Soldier
The Winged Fame (Pheme in Greek) seen here carrying a fallen soldier upward represents the ability to change the nature of things, changing it from what was neglected into something glorious. Those who value remembrance and those who believe the goddess carries under her wings the key to immortality cherish her. Replicas of this 1872 bronze statue, “Gloria Victis”, by Antonin Merci (?) were used on monuments in many French towns to honor fallen heroes from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. “Gloria Victis” means “Glory to the Defeated”. Made from resin, 14.25”H. 5551, $56
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Ares / Mars God of War
The son of Zeus and Hera, Ares embodied, not just the act, but also the spirit of War. Disliked by most Olympians but loved by Aphrodite, Ares was a god of action and determination. When he was fighting on the side of the Trojans he was wounded by Pallas Athene. She donned the helm of Death and, after deflecting his spear, hurled a bolder, knocking Ares senseless. He had to be assisted from the field of battle by Aphrodite. Made from cold cast resin with a marble finish. It measures 12.5”H. 5165, $38
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Zeus / Jupiter Entroned
The lord of the sky, the god of rain, and the cloud gatherer, Zeus possessed the horrifying thunderbolt. Zeus was the youngest son of the gods Cronos and Rhea. Cronos swallowed his children, the Titans, because he feared one day, one of them would dethrone him. When Rhea finally gave birth to Zeus, she wrapped a stone in clothes for her husband to swallow. She hid the newborn god in Crete, where he was raised by nymphs. Zeus grew into maturity and confronted Cronos. His father was then forced to disgorge the other children, who were, by then, eager to get revenge on their father. Together, they defeated Cronos and divided up the universe. Made from cold cast resin with a marble finish. It measures 12.25”H. 5166, $53
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Poseidon / Neptune with Trident
This muscular God of the Sea has a commanding presence. Neptune was the son of Cronus and the brother of Zeus and Hades. Made from cold cast resin with a marble finish. It measures 11.25”H. 5167, $40
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Hades / Pluto with Cerberus
Hades is the lord of the dead and ruler of the underworld. When the three sons of Cronus divided the world among each other, Hades was given the underworld, while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon took the upperworld and the sea. Here is is shown with his three-headed watchdog, Cerberus. Made from cold cast resin with a marble finish. It measures 11”H. 5170, $42
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Hermes / Mercury Kneeling
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". Here he take a moment from his busy travel to find his way to his next destination. Made from cold cast resin with a marble finish. It measures 9”H. 5171, $42
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Townley Urn inspired Keats' Ode on a Grecian Urn
Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all / Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.'--John Keats. The Townley Urn (ca. 2nd century AD) was excavated by Sir Gavin Hamilton and restored in the 18th century. It was made famous by the inspired poem, Ode on a Grecian Urn, by John Keats (1795-1821). The figures on the vase are followers of the wine god, Bacchus, and are shown dancing in revelry. Made from resin, ochre with gray wash finish, black base, 12.375”H x 6.25”W x 6”D. 5354, $45
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Fedelino Boy with Thorn Hellenistic Sculpture
Greco-Roman Hellenistic sculpture of Boy with Thorn, also called Fedele (Fedelino) or Spinario now in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Rome with a copy in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. He is thought to be a Roman messenger who would persevered with his delivery even with an injured foot from a thorn. Made from bonded marble, black marble base.
7”H, 5319_7, $105
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Roman Gladiator Chess Set (Board & Pieces)
Get ready to battle for the glory of Rome. In this game their is only one winner, and that is the one who survives! Now you can battle your opponents with the Roman Gladiator Chess Set and see who really has the courage to stay alive. These pieces are made from polystone and are individually hand painted. Each piece starting with the king measures approx. 3 1/2” H. The Board is made from walnut root with an inlay border and rounded corners, measures 16” square. 5308, $133.50
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Gladiator Chessmen Pieces
I n this arena it’s kill or be killed! Take action with the Gladiator Chessmen set. Now you can battle your opponents for the glory of Rome. Fight with the Collesium, lions, men, and women gladiators. These pieces are made from polystone and are individually hand painted. Each piece starting with the king measures approx. 3 3/4” H. 5314, $80
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