Bronze statue of a running man from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, with an athletic body in motion and a rectangular base on a white background.
Dark bronze statue of the runner from Herculaneum, depicted in a dynamic pose on a rectangular base, photographed in the Villa of the Papyri.
Statue of the runner from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum
Sculptures of the Herculaneum runners from the Villa dei Papiri
Bronze runner statues from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum
Bronze statue of a running man from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, with an athletic body in motion and a rectangular base on a white background.
Dark bronze statue of the runner from Herculaneum, depicted in a dynamic pose on a rectangular base, photographed in the Villa of the Papyri.
Statue of the runner from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum
Sculptures of the Herculaneum runners from the Villa dei Papiri
Bronze runner statues from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum
Bronze statue of a running man from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, with an athletic body in motion and a rectangular base on a white background.
Dark bronze statue of the runner from Herculaneum, depicted in a dynamic pose on a rectangular base, photographed in the Villa of the Papyri.
Statue of the runner from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum
Sculptures of the Herculaneum runners from the Villa dei Papiri
Bronze runner statues from the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum
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Bronze Runner - Statue of the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum

€13,000.00
€13,000.00
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Materials and craftsmanship

Material: Bronzo

Technique: Fusione a cera persa

Made in: Italy

Dimensions and weight

Height: 118 cm

Width: 40 cm

Depth: 40 cm

Weight: 25 kg

Description

This bronze statue of the Runner is produced with the lost wax technique from a cast of the original, made at the beginning of the 20th century by the historic Chiurazzi foundry of Naples.

Characteristics
  • Material: bronze, lost wax casting
  • Color: dark brown
  • Dimensions: 118 x 40 x 40 cm  (46.46 x 15.75 x 15.75 inches)
  • Weight: 25 kg
  • Produced in Italy 
Historical Curiosities

This statue faithfully reproduces the Statue of the Runner located at the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, a copy of a Greek sculpture from the end of the 4th - beginning of the 3rd century. B.C. The statue celebrates a winning athlete in one of the great Panhellenic games, representing the strength and determination of the ancient runners.

Maintenance

To keep your bronze runner statue always shining, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish.