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A French verdi-gris painted plaster figure of the Charioteer of Delphi
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A French verdi-gris painted plaster figure of the Charioteer of Delphi

AFTER THE ANTIQUE, 19TH CENTURY

细节
A French verdi-gris painted plaster figure of the Charioteer of Delphi
After the Antique, 19th century
The base inscribed Delphnes AURICE ALINQUEUR with applied lead seal stamped MUS©EEs NATIONAUX MOULAGE
79in. (200.7cm.) high
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拍品专文

The Charioteer of Delphi is one fo the best known ancient Greek Statues, dating from 470 B.C. Cast in bronze, in the 'Severe' style, the austere figure marks the transition from the Archaic geometric conventions to the Classical vision of idealized realism. The figure's face was enlived by the inclusion of other materials, such as copper for the lips and eye lashes, eyes of onyx and the head band of impressed silver. The figure also encapsulated the virtues of Classical Greece, self-discipline and modesty.