Cast of a Head of a Pugilist, ?late 18th century

Attributed to Silanion (fl. late 4th century B.C.)

RA Collection: Art

This cast is made from a bronze head found at Olympia in 1880, now in the National Museum, Athens. It is widely believed to portray the boxer Satyros who triumphed in Olympia after 338 BC. Originally the bronze head dating from about 335-330 BCwould have been attached to a figure and have had eyes of semi-precious stones.

Object details

Title

Cast of a Head of a Pugilist

After

Attributed to Silanion (fl. late 4th century B.C.)

Cast made by

Unknown maker

From

Original in the National Museum, Athens

Date

?late 18th century

Object type

Sculpture Cast

Medium

Plaster cast

Dimensions

480 mm x 220 mm x 250 mm, Weight: 26 kg

Collection

Royal Academy of Arts

Object number

03/1482

Keywords

Bust Curly Hair Beard Warrior Strength Man Human Head Brown Portrait Face on

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