Dal modello di Tommaso Campajola (XIX- - Sculpture, Ursus, Ligia e il Toro (Quo Vadis) – 60 cm, 13 kg – Firmata - 26 cm - Bronze - 1921

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Description from the seller

Impressive and dramatic Liberty/early 1900s sculptural group, signed and dated 1921 on the base, depicting the famous scene of Ursus taming the bull in the arena to save Ligia, drawn from the masterwork "Quo Vadis?".

A sculpture of great cinematic presence and extraordinary muscular tension, characterized by a splendid dark patina of the period and mounted on its original carved wooden base. Ideal as an important centerpiece, for a professional studio, a library, or a console.

Details and Dimensions:

Subject: Ursus, Ligia and the Bull (Quo Vadis?)

Period: Signed and dated on the terrace 1921 (see photo detail of signature)

Total length: 60 cm

Height: 26 cm

Weight: 13 kg (extremely solid, heavy, and stable work)

Conditions: Overall good condition, complete in every part (antlers, tail, drapery and cords perfectly intact), with normal and minimal signs of age on the patina compatible with over 120 years of age.

Impressive and dramatic Liberty/early 1900s sculptural group, signed and dated 1921 on the base, depicting the famous scene of Ursus taming the bull in the arena to save Ligia, drawn from the masterwork "Quo Vadis?".

A sculpture of great cinematic presence and extraordinary muscular tension, characterized by a splendid dark patina of the period and mounted on its original carved wooden base. Ideal as an important centerpiece, for a professional studio, a library, or a console.

Details and Dimensions:

Subject: Ursus, Ligia and the Bull (Quo Vadis?)

Period: Signed and dated on the terrace 1921 (see photo detail of signature)

Total length: 60 cm

Height: 26 cm

Weight: 13 kg (extremely solid, heavy, and stable work)

Conditions: Overall good condition, complete in every part (antlers, tail, drapery and cords perfectly intact), with normal and minimal signs of age on the patina compatible with over 120 years of age.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Realism
Material
Bronze
Artist
Dal modello di Tommaso Campajola (XIX-
Title of artwork
Ursus, Ligia e il Toro (Quo Vadis) – 60 cm, 13 kg – Firmata
Signature
Signed
Year
1921
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Height
26 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
13 kg
Italy
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