A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR,
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A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR,

20TH CENTURY,

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A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR,
20TH CENTURY,
inscribed 'AVE CAESAR MORITURI TE SALVTANT'
26in. (66cm.) high
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Lot Essay

The latin inscription translates to 'Hail Caesar, those who are about to die salute you!' and was a phrase traditionally used by Roman gladiators to address the emperor prior to their match.

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