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Circle of Johann Spörer —  The Borghese Gladiator
Circle of Johann Spörer

The Borghese Gladiator

This limewood sculpture from the circle of Johann Spörer depicts 'The Borghese Gladiator,' a classical subject reinterpreted through Northern European Renaissance sculptural tradition. The work showcases the refined carving techniques characteristic of German Renaissance woodcarving.

Medium
limewood

🔨 Auction Lot

TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 97

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Circle of Johann Spörer, The Borghese Gladiator

This limewood sculpture from the circle of Johann Spörer depicts 'The Borghese Gladiator,' a classical subject reinterpreted through Northern European Renaissance sculptural tradition. The work showcases the refined carving techniques characteristic of German Renaissance woodcarving.

Medium
limewood
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Bold, Sculpture, Classical, Ancient Rome, German, Limewood, Mythological, Male Figure, Renaissance