Lot 114
Bronze of an antiquizing warrior, attributed to Hans Arnold (1864 Berlin – 1911 Munich), late 19th to early 20th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Bronze with a dark brown Patina, mounted on a rectangular marble base. Signed “H. Arnold” on the plinth. standing figure of an idealized warrior in antique manner, wearing a helmet with crest and carrying a lance; contrapposto-like stance with a slightly rotated body axis. Classicist conception of the figure with idealized anatomy and a decoratively rendered muscled cuirass (lorica musculata) with relief ornamentation and a pteriges-like lower border; historicist reception of antique models in the academic tradition. Good, age-appropriate condition. Patina predominantly even, with isolated lighter abrasion marks on exposed areas. Localized greenish oxidation spots, particularly visible in recesses and along the lower section. Surface with minor soiling and minimal traces of use. Marble base with age-typical edge wear, fine scratches, and minor traces of use; no significant chips visible. Overall dimensions approx. 48 × 11.7 × 11.7 cm; bronze dimensions approx. 37.5 × 14.5 × 9.8 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
