Lot Essay
Cf. the torso of a Polykleitan Diskophorus in the Antikenmuseum, Basel, no. 22 in Beck, et al, Polyklet, Der Bildhauer der griechischen Klassik (exhibition catalogue), Mainz am Main, 1990
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A ROMAN MARBLE MALE TORSO
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
The well-modelled muscular figure stands with his weight on the right leg in the manner of Polykleitan athletes of late 5th century B.C., 18 1/2 in. (46.99 cm.) high
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
The well-modelled muscular figure stands with his weight on the right leg in the manner of Polykleitan athletes of late 5th century B.C., 18 1/2 in. (46.99 cm.) high