£34,400.00
incl. VAT plus Shipping Costs
Delivery time: 6 months. Free delivery in England, Scotland & Wales (except islands)
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The wrestlers from the Uffizi are a Roman marble sculpture based on a lost Greek bronze original from the third century BC.
The two young men are engaged in pankration, a type of wrestling similar to today’s sport of mixed martial arts. The two figures are wrestling in a position known in modern freestyle wrestling as a “cross-body ride”. The top wrestler has his left leg intertwined with the opponent’s left leg, his body is across the opponent’s body and he lifts the opponent’s right arm. In a well-known modern series of wrestling moves, the top wrestler now attempts to lift the opponent’s arm above his head to force a hold, known as a “guillotine”. Their musculature is very pronounced and exaggerated due to the physical and prolonged effort.
Neither of the two heads originally belonged to the group, although the head of the lower figure is older and stylistically just as advanced as the sons of the “Niobe Group”. The heads were added after the sculpture was rediscovered.
The French sculptor Philippe Magnier was commissioned by Le Nôtre around 1684-87 to make a marble copy of the group for the gardens of Versailles, which was later moved to Marly and is now in Paris. On offer here is a replica based on a plaster cast of the group of statues in Paris created by Philippe Magnier.
Buy the cast bronze or cast marble replica of the wrestlers from the Uffizi in real size. This faithful replica is a perfect ornamental piece for your home as well as for a prestigious room or garden.
The sculpture purchased in our online shop is produced as a bronze casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The negative mould required for this is based on a plaster cast of the group of statues in Paris.
In addition to classic bronze casting, we also offer two other moulds for the statues shown in our online shop. Marble casting 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.
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.
The wrestler replica from the Uffizi Gallery purchased from 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, lettering, the occasion of manufacture, your own company logo or additional engraving as required.
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.
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.
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.
Item No. | S47 |
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Material | Bronze cast |
dimension (height x width x depth) | 95,5 cm x 117 cm x 70 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 | £34,400.00 |