Sculpture of a Runner from the 1st Century BC in Bronze and Marble

Name: Sculpture of a Runner from the 1st Century BC in Bronze and Marble
Brand: Ladrón de Guevara Fine Arts
SKU: cmna4vrvv00qonky3vdvikul6
Price: 1400 EUR
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Decorative Objects · 1st Century

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Sculpture of a runner in bronze and marble, with dimensions of 23 cm in height, 13 cm in width, and 34 cm in depth. This piece is a copy of a sculptural group discovered in the 18th century in Herculaneum. The runners date from the 1st century BC and were located in the Villa dei Papiri, famous for its sculptures and library of scrolls. Currently, the original sculptures are in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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Decorative object in a living room

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Centerpiece in a study or library

Gift for a collector of classical art

Century: 1st Century
Origin: Italy
Material: Bronze and marble
Listed on: 28 March 2026

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