20th Century Neoclassical Sculpture Of An Olympian Disc-Thrower

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A handsome hand-carved alabaster esque sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Material is … Read more A handsome hand-carved alabaster esque sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Material is perhaps resin or soapstone. This stunning sculpture highlights the juxtaposition between fragility - in material and gentle craftsmanship - and strength - in the subject matter. The athlete’s muscles ripple, sunlight refracted from each carve, and yet we can look at such a piece and understand innately it would shatter were it to fall. This dichotomy heightens the excellence of this extraordinary artwork. See less