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Chiaramonti Niobid
£52,900.00
incl. VAT plus Shipping Costs
Delivery time: 6 months. Free delivery in England, Scotland & Wales (except islands)
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Origin and location of the original templates for the replica statue
The marble statue of a running, fleeing young woman, a so-called Niobe, is over 180 centimetres high and is a Roman marble copy of a lost Greek original made of bronze. The Greek original can be dated to 150-101 BC. It may have been part of a group of statues of Niobe and her children. Erected by the Hellenistic ruler Seleucus. Around 38 BC, the statue group was brought to Rome to decorate the Temple of Apollo on the Campus Martius. The statue group was seen and described there by Pliny in the first century AD. The Roman marble copy was found around 1500 in Tivoli, on the grounds of the Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) and was probably created in Hadrian’s time (before 138 AD). Today, the marble statue is in the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums. The head of the statue is in the Uffizi Gallery. Buy this feminine work of art in our online shop as a replica statue. You can order the faithful reproduction as a bronze cast or as a marble cast. We also offer the option of having the headless figure of Chiaramonti Niobid carved from a block of marble by a sculptor.
One of Niobe’s daughters is depicted trying to escape the arrows of Apollo and Artemis. The myth tells how Niobe, Queen of Thebes, had fourteen children, seven boys and seven girls. Proud of her origins and numerous offspring, she presumed to rise above the Titaness Leto, who had only given birth to two children, the twins Apollo and Artemis. Niobe even prevented the twins from being worshipped by the people.
The two gods decide to punish Niobe for insulting her mother and kill all of Niobe’s children with arrows, with Apollo killing the boys and Artemis the girls. The loss drove the parents to their deaths: Amphion committed suicide with a sword; Niobe froze in immense pain. The wind then carried her to Phrygia, to the top of Mount Sipylos. But even there, her tears did not stop flowing. Niobe is finally transformed into marble. Niobe’s seven sons are named Ismenus, Sipylus, Phaedimus, Tantalus, Alphenor, Damasichthon and Ilioneus. The names of the daughters have not been handed down.
Description
Antique replica statue. Bronze casting in museum quality
The sculpture is produced as a bronze casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The negative mould is based on two plaster casts that were joined to form a statue at the beginning of the 19th century. The body without the head comes from the original Vatican marble statue. The head comes from the original head of the statue from the Florentine Uffizi. The finished bronze sculpture is of museum quality and corresponds to the originals in the Vatican Museum and the Uffizi.
Buy cast marble & marble sculptures from a sculptor
In addition to the classic bronze casting, you can also purchase the replica Chiaramonti Niobid statue in our Online Shop in two further moulds. The marble cast from powdered genuine white marble. And the new moulding of the statue by sculptors from a single block of white marble. If you are interested in such a mould, 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 replica 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
Buy the life-size cast bronze replica statue not only as an artistic replica, but also as a timeless reminder 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. The statue made for you and with your name as the donor will forever be a reminder of your personality and achievements in the ancient traditions of Delphi and Rome.
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. | S11 |
|---|---|
| Material | Bronze cast |
| dimension (height x width x depth) | 182,5 cm x 109 cm x 63 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 |
