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Ludovisi Gaul
£52,900.00
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Ludovisian Gaul – buy life-size replica online
The Ludovisian Gaul is a marble statue of a Gaul who kills himself and his wife, also known as “The Galatian Suicide”. The Gaul is depicted at the moment when he plunges a sword into his chest and looks defiantly backwards while supporting the dying figure of his wife with his left arm. This is a Roman copy from the early 2nd century A.D. of a Hellenistic bronze original (ca. 230-20 B.C.). One of the bronze statue groups that Attalus I commissioned from Greek sculptors after his victories over the Gauls in Galatia. The Ludovisian Gaul was probably created by the sculptor Epigonus from Pergamon.
Other Roman marble copies from the same project are the equally famous Dying Gaul and the lesser-known Kneeling Gaul.
The group of sculptures first appears in an inventory of the Ludovisi church dated 2 February 1623 and may have been found shortly beforehand on the grounds of the Villa Ludovisi in Rome. The site was part of the gardens of Sallust in antiquity and proved to be a rich source of Roman (and some original Greek) sculptures until the 19th century. One of the last finds in the Villa Ludovisi before the site was built over was the so-called Ludovisi throne.
The sculpture, which is now in the Museo Nazionale di Roma, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, has been much admired since the 17th century. It appears in many old engravings and was described by Audran as one of the sculptures of antiquity that defined the canon of the beautiful proportions of the human body. Nicolas Poussin adapted the figure for the group in the right foreground of his Rape of the Sabine Women, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The marble statue was copied by François Lespingola for Louis XIV and can still be seen today together with the Laocoon group at the entrance to the Tapis Vert in Versailles; the cast made in preparation for this copy was kept in the Académie Française in Rome (where it still stands today). Ludovisi’s heirs forbade further casts, but in 1816-1819 Prince Luigi Boncompagni Ludovisi sent plaster casts to several personalities, including the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Prince Metternich and Wilhelm von Humboldt.
Description
Antique statue, cast bronze in museum quality
The life-size replica that you can buy from us is produced as a bronze casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The basis for the negative mould required for this is a plaster cast of the original in Rome.
Buy Ludovisian Gaul as marble casting or marble sculpture
In addition to the classic bronze casting, you can buy the life-size replica in two other moulds: In marble cast from powdered genuine white marble. And as a statue newly carved by a sculptor. The sculptor produces the life-size figure by hand from a single block of white marble. If you are interested in this type of work, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your e-mail or phone call.
Authentic Reproductions of Ancient Bronze Statuary: Classical Weathered Patina and New Insights into the Original Antique Patina
We are pleased to offer two exceptional patination options for bronze statues, each rooted in historical authenticity. The first is the classical patina, which beautifully captures the natural weathering of bronze over centuries. This finish has been the preferred choice among connoisseurs ever since the rediscovery of monumental bronzes from antiquity.
However, recent scientific research—most notably a 2022 study of a major ancient bronze, the renowned Charioteer of Delphi—has provided compelling evidence that such works were originally polished in antiquity. These statues likely exhibited a warm, golden lustre, the result of bronze alloys with approximately 10% tin content and meticulous surface treatment.
In light of these findings, we now offer the option of a meticulously reconstructed, polished surface that closely approximates the statues’ supposed original appearance. This allows you to choose between the time-honoured aged patina or a radiant finish evocative of how these masterpieces may once have appeared to visitors at sanctuaries such as Delphi, Olympia, or Delos. Click here for further detailed information regarding this patination process.
Individualisation of the statue
Each statue cast by us is engraved in the base with a serial number, date of manufacture and our company logo. The base is also engraved with your name, a lettering, the occasion of production, your own company logo or additional engraving as required.
Your very personal legacy
Our life-size cast bronze replicas are therefore not only artistic replicas, but also timeless reminders that will preserve your legacy for generations to come. By engraving your name, the date and the occasion on the base, this statue becomes an everlasting symbol of your most personal life achievement, your significance in this world and your work there.
Memory cast in bronze in the radiant light of antiquity
Ancient Greek bronze statues and their masterfully crafted Roman marble replicas were the sensual and visual mirror of these two advanced civilisations for over a millennium. After their rediscovery during the Renaissance, these statues once again became world-famous and symbolised the emergence of modernity.
In keeping with the ancient traditions of Delphi and Rome, the statue made for you and with your name as the donor will forever be a reminder of your personality and achievements.
Locations for the installation of ancient statues & list of parks with ancient sculptures
In exceptionally designed gardens and parks, alongside high horticultural artistry and exceptionally beautiful design, the use of top-notch furnishings often shines. Whether it’s furniture or statues and sculptures. Now original antique statues are not or very rarely available for sale. Since their rediscovery in the Renaissance, costly replicas have such been made for castles, their parks, and concurrently for the mansions of the bourgeoisie who have attained great wealth. During this time, a canon for the placement and positioning of these artworks formed and developed into modern times. In our online shop, you’ll find an overview of particularly beautiful locations for ancient statues. Additionally, we provide you with an overview of some publicly accessible gardens and parks, each boasting an impressive collection of ancient sculptures, along with specific details on where each statue can be seen.
Product details
| Item No. | S29 |
|---|---|
| Material | Bronze cast |
| dimension (height x width x depth) | 229 cm x 168 cm x 112,5 cm |
| What you receive | Single piece, Bronze cast. The exact design details, measurements and weight as well as the structure and colour of the Bronze cast may vary. |
| Delivery | Delivered using our own van |
| Delivery Charge | Free delivery in England and Wales (except islands) and to a few EU countries. Click here for details. |
| Price incl. VAT | £52,900.00 |
