Bronze Sculpture of Classical Roman Athlete, Early 1900's Antique Statue

A classical bronze sculpture from the early 1900's depicts a Greco-Roman athlete in mid stride. It has been suggested that this is from Homer's Iliad - part of the funeral games, but there is no proof:

"The next contest is to see who can throw a lump of pig iron the farthest. The prize is enough iron to last a long time making weapons and chariot wheels. Polypoetes, Leonteus, Telamon's son Ajax, and Epeus throw it. Polypoetes wins."

Bringing to mind the famous "Discus Thrower," this unsigned work of art is richly detailed. The muscular figure has warm patina, the statue is mounted on a black marble base.

Measurements of this heroic figure are 14" long, 5" wide and 11" tall.

See 20 photos on Harp Gallery website that enlarge to full screen size.

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Item # H-21144