Morelli E. Rinaldi, Italian Bronze Statue of the Ludovisi Ares

Late 19th century, cast bronze with warm brown patina, after the antique marble copy of the Greek sculpture now at the Museo Nazionali Romano, depicting Ares/Mars seated on a trophy of arms while Eros plays about his feet, incised foundry stamp "Morelli e Rinaldi / Roma / 1849" to base, mounted above a conforming black slate base.

33 x 22 x 15 1/4 in.

The Collection of the late Mr. William Hulbert, Chesapeake, Virginia

Some areas of verdigris and rubbing to patina; Some chipping to base

$2,000 - 4,000