Vintage Riace Bronze Statue, 1970s

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A spectacular and refined sculptural reproduction of the famous statue a of the riace bronzes ("the young man"), attributed to … Read more A spectacular and refined sculptural reproduction of the famous statue a of the riace bronzes ("the young man"), attributed to the high-quality italian craftsmanship of the mid-1970s (contemporaneous with the discovery and cultural impact of the masterpieces of magna graecia). The work faithfully reproduces the greek warrior and is crafted from a heavy agglomerate of marble dust and resin, coated with a precious, high-thickness (8 microns) galvanic silver plating for a distinctive sheen. The statue rests on a substantial, solid, dark wood cubic base that enhances the figure's display potential.

details and specifications:

type: decorative sculpture / collectible art reproduction

subject / style: greek warrior (riace bronze - statue a / the young man) – classical art / magna graecia / 1970s furniture design

attribution / origin: attributed to high-quality italian craftsmanship

materials / technique: body made of heavy agglomerate of marble dust and resins, thick galvanic silver plating finish (8 microns), dark solid wood base

period: circa mid-1970s (estimated date)

overall dimensions (w x d x h): base: 14 x 14 x 15 cm | statue: 14 x 11 x 38 cm | overall height: 53 cm

condition:

excellent vintage condition. The thick 8-micron galvanic silver plating is perfectly preserved, bright, and free of wear or flaking. The marble dust structure is solid, heavy, and free of cracks or chips; the solid wood base is intact and well-preserved.

please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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