Museum-quality Baroque sandstone sculpture,
In the form of a Tropaion, 17th/18th century. Fully and naturalistically carved sandstone figure of a Roman general with various attributes of war (sword, armour, helmet etc.) and of peace (sheep head). Approx. 160 x 130 x 70 cm. Some chips and restored area with some weathering. (DOC)
The Tropaion in ancient Greece was a monument to victory – comprising weapons and armour at the location of the battle. In Roman times this became a depiction of weapons, armour and military colours on the triumphal arch; in the Baroque period it became a collection and depiction on castles (mostly on the ridging), fully sculpted or in relief, in order to celebrate the military fame of the monarch.
See.: similar sandstone sculptures on Potsdam castle and on the Gloriette (Schönbrunn castle).
additional picture 1: Gloriette (Schönbrunn Castle)
additional picture 2: castle gate Prague
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302
alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at
22.10.2014 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 56,250.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 45,000.- to EUR 55,000.-
Museum-quality Baroque sandstone sculpture,
In the form of a Tropaion, 17th/18th century. Fully and naturalistically carved sandstone figure of a Roman general with various attributes of war (sword, armour, helmet etc.) and of peace (sheep head). Approx. 160 x 130 x 70 cm. Some chips and restored area with some weathering. (DOC)
The Tropaion in ancient Greece was a monument to victory – comprising weapons and armour at the location of the battle. In Roman times this became a depiction of weapons, armour and military colours on the triumphal arch; in the Baroque period it became a collection and depiction on castles (mostly on the ridging), fully sculpted or in relief, in order to celebrate the military fame of the monarch.
See.: similar sandstone sculptures on Potsdam castle and on the Gloriette (Schönbrunn castle).
additional picture 1: Gloriette (Schönbrunn Castle)
additional picture 2: castle gate Prague
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302
alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art (Furniture, Sculpture, Glass and porcelain) |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 22.10.2014 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 11.10. - 22.10.2014 |
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