An ancient Greek Athlete

AU$240.00

Stock ID: 16554

A plaster cast of an ancient Greek athlete plaster 'stele' panel, which portrays a youth using a strigil to scrape oil and dirt from his arm, a classic apoxyomenos (the "scraper" motif), a popular theme in classical and Hellenistic Greek art representing athletic preparation and vigour. France, circa 1950. 

Condition report: In good and original, unrestored condition.

Dimensions: 50 x 24 cm, height 3 cm.

Status: Available