Sculpture of Gladiator by William Marotta, 1969

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Antique sculpture/unusual statue
original model by the american sculptor from 1969.

*** william t. Marotta ***

(1917 - 2017) born … Read more Antique sculpture/unusual statue
original model by the american sculptor from 1969.

*** william t. Marotta ***

(1917 - 2017) born in texas and lived in chicago
best known for his cowboy sculptures.

double signature on the side of the base and on the top: marotta original & 1969

here is an antique representation of a gladiator from the roman arena.
perhaps a thracian or samnite caught in a retiarius' net.

solid model in hard plaster?

appears to be mixed with marble or granite powder.

height - 32 cm
length - 39 cm
depth - 16 cm
net weight - approximately 7 kg this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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