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Chiaramonti Niobid
£52,900.00
incl. VAT plus Shipping Costs
Delivery time: 2 weeks. Deliveries to Scotland: 3 weeks. Free delivery in England, Scotland & Wales (except islands)
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Origin and location of the original templates for the replica statue
The marble statue of a running, fleeing young woman, a so-called Niobe, is over 180 centimetres high and is a Roman marble copy of a lost Greek original made of bronze. The Greek original can be dated to 150-101 BC. It may have been part of a group of statues of Niobe and her children. Erected by the Hellenistic ruler Seleucus. Around 38 BC, the statue group was brought to Rome to decorate the Temple of Apollo on the Campus Martius. The statue group was seen and described there by Pliny in the first century AD. The Roman marble copy was found around 1500 in Tivoli, on the grounds of the Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) and was probably created in Hadrian’s time (before 138 AD). Today, the marble statue is in the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums. The head of the statue is in the Uffizi Gallery. Buy this feminine work of art in our online shop as a replica statue. You can order the faithful reproduction as a bronze cast or as a marble cast. We also offer the option of having the headless figure of Chiaramonti Niobid carved from a block of marble by a sculptor.
One of Niobe’s daughters is depicted trying to escape the arrows of Apollo and Artemis. The myth tells how Niobe, Queen of Thebes, had fourteen children, seven boys and seven girls. Proud of her origins and numerous offspring, she presumed to rise above the Titaness Leto, who had only given birth to two children, the twins Apollo and Artemis. Niobe even prevented the twins from being worshipped by the people.
The two gods decide to punish Niobe for insulting her mother and kill all of Niobe’s children with arrows, with Apollo killing the boys and Artemis the girls. The loss drove the parents to their deaths: Amphion committed suicide with a sword; Niobe froze in immense pain. The wind then carried her to Phrygia, to the top of Mount Sipylos. But even there, her tears did not stop flowing. Niobe is finally transformed into marble. Niobe’s seven sons are named Ismenus, Sipylus, Phaedimus, Tantalus, Alphenor, Damasichthon and Ilioneus. The names of the daughters have not been handed down.
Description
Antique replica statue. Bronze casting in museum quality
The sculpture is produced as a bronze casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The negative mould is based on two plaster casts that were joined to form a statue at the beginning of the 19th century. The body without the head comes from the original Vatican marble statue. The head comes from the original head of the statue from the Florentine Uffizi. The finished bronze sculpture is of museum quality and corresponds to the originals in the Vatican Museum and the Uffizi.
Buy cast marble & marble sculptures from a sculptor
In addition to the classic bronze casting, you can also purchase the replica Chiaramonti Niobid statue in our Online Shop in two further moulds. The marble cast from powdered genuine white marble. And the new moulding of the statue by sculptors from a single block of white marble. If you are interested in such a mould, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your e-mail or phone call.
Authentic Reproductions of Ancient Bronze Statues: Classical Weathered Patina and, exclusively new and available only with us, the Original Antique Patina based on the latest 2022 Louvre research findings
We offer two exceptional patina options for bronze statues. The first is the classical patina, which beautifully captures the natural weathered appearance of bronze. Since the rediscovery of ancient life-sized bronzes, this patina has become the preferred choice and is available in up to three popular variations.
For enthusiasts seeking an authentic, antique aesthetic, we present a groundbreaking innovation: a faithfully recreated surface finish that matches precisely what the ancient audience would have admired. Thanks to the spectacular research findings published by the Louvre Museum in late 2022, we are now able to replicate the surface of ancient life-sized bronzes with remarkable accuracy. The multi-year study of the Charioteer of Delphi, conducted using cutting-edge technology, revealed that the statue, aside from minor details such as the eyes, headband, and belt, once displayed a high-gloss, golden sheen reminiscent of subtly shimmering gold leaf. It is therefore highly likely that renowned ancient sites, such as Delphi, Olympia, and Delos, presented themselves to ancient visitors with bronze statues gleaming in golden splendour.
This effect was achieved through the use of bronze with a 10% tin content. Armed with this scientifically substantiated knowledge, we can now offer an authentically recreated, antique surface for our reproductions of ancient life-sized bronzes – a level of precision that was unattainable prior to these 2022 research advancements.
Individualisation of the statue
Each replica statue cast by us is engraved in the base with a serial number, date of manufacture and our company logo. The base is also engraved with your name, a lettering, the occasion of production, your own company logo or additional engraving as required.
Your very personal legacy
Buy the life-size cast bronze replica statue not only as an artistic replica, but also as a timeless reminder that will preserve your legacy for generations to come. By engraving your name, the date and the occasion on the base, this statue becomes an everlasting symbol of your most personal life achievement, your significance in this world and your work there.
Memory cast in bronze in the radiant light of antiquity
Ancient Greek bronze statues and their masterfully crafted Roman marble replicas were the sensual and visual mirror of these two advanced civilisations for over a millennium. After their rediscovery during the Renaissance, these statues once again became world-famous and symbolised the emergence of modernity. The statue made for you and with your name as the donor will forever be a reminder of your personality and achievements in the ancient traditions of Delphi and Rome.
Locations for the installation of ancient statues & list of parks with ancient sculptures
In exceptionally designed gardens and parks, alongside high horticultural artistry and exceptionally beautiful design, the use of top-notch furnishings often shines. Whether it’s furniture or statues and sculptures. Now original antique statues are not or very rarely available for sale. Since their rediscovery in the Renaissance, costly replicas have such been made for castles, their parks, and concurrently for the mansions of the bourgeoisie who have attained great wealth. During this time, a canon for the placement and positioning of these artworks formed and developed into modern times. In our online shop, you’ll find an overview of particularly beautiful locations for ancient statues. Additionally, we provide you with an overview of some publicly accessible gardens and parks, each boasting an impressive collection of ancient sculptures, along with specific details on where each statue can be seen.
Product details
| Item No. | S11 |
|---|---|
| Material | Bronze cast |
| dimension (height x width x depth) | 182,5 cm x 109 cm x 63 cm |
| What you receive | Single piece, Bronze cast. The exact design details, measurements and weight as well as the structure and colour of the Bronze cast may vary. |
| Delivery | Delivered using our own van |
| Delivery Charge | Free delivery in England and Wales (except islands) and to a few EU countries. Click here for details. |
| Price incl. VAT | £52,900.00 |
