



Roman Soldier
1985
This bronze sculpture presents a commanding figure of a Roman soldier rendered in the artist's characteristic style of exaggerated, voluminous forms. The warrior stands in a powerful contrapposto stance, displaying musculature of monumental proportions while clutching a spherical orb in one hand and a sword in the other. The figure is crowned with a distinctive Corinthian helmet adorned with a prominent crest, emphasizing the classical military iconography. The work transforms the classical ideal of Roman martial virtue through a modern sensibility that celebrates mass and presence over anatomical precision.
- Medium
- bronze
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000
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