Large Carved Stone Sculpture of the Dying Gaul

20th century, carved and polished dark green marble after the Roman version in white marble that was fashioned during the 1st or 2nd century BCE and now resides at the Capitoline Museums in Rome. The Roman iteration of the Dying Gaul was based on an earlier Greek bronze commemorating the victories of King Attalos I of Pergamon.

Approximately 18 1/2 x 35 x 13 1/2 in.; The pedestal 44 1/2 x 36 x 16 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

The sculpture with some scattered chipping, and cracks to the figures weight bearing arm, and along the terrace edge; the terrace with scattered cracks, chips, and losses, surface stains.

*Buyers take note, pick up will be required and is only available offsite at the residence in Hillsborough, North Carolina on March 22, March 24, March 25, and March 28 between 10am-3pm ET. See terms for more details.