Warrior with spear and shield – Italian School – first third of the

Descriptio A classically inspired warrior figure, cast in patinated bronze, depicted standing and advancing, wearing a helmet with a high plume, carrying a spear and a circular shield. The idealized anatomy and contrapposto pose are reminiscent of Greco-Roman sculpture, while the execution and patina reflect the Italian sculptural tradition of the early 20th century. The motif of the warrior armed with a spear and shield has numerous precedents in ancient Italian and Etruscan sculpture. Dimensions: 38 × 18 × 12 cm.

Estimate:£839.5

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