Pair Gilt and Patinated Bronze Busts of Greek God Ajax and General Philopoemen

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These bronze busts depicting Ajax and Philopoemen were exceptionally sculpted, patinated and partially gilt, and finely mounted upon black marble pedestals with incised decorations in the Eastlake style, circa 1890.  Measures: 21 x 6 x 6 in; 53 x 15 x 15 cm.  

Philopoemen (253-183 BC) was a statesman and successful general, having served as Achaean Strategos and a leading figure in the rise of the Achaean League in Greece.  In Greek mythology, Ajax was a warrior considered the strongest of the Achaeans.  He played an important role in the Iliad by Homer.  Ajax was a cousin to Hector, and committed suicide with the sword provided by his cousin. 

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2023
Quantity
1
Category
Art
SubCategory
Sculptures
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
c1890
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
bronze