Marble Base Appraisal

Classical Style Male Figure Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base

This item is a classical style bronze sculpture depicting a male figure, likely a youth, standing on a circular marble base. The figure stands upright with a slightly contrapposto pose. He is draped in what appears to be a chlamys or toga-like garment that covers his left shoulder, wraps around his back, and extends down his left side, exposing his right arm, chest, and legs. His right arm is bent at the elbow, and his right hand is held close to his chest, possibly holding an unseen object or making a gesture. His left arm is largely obscured by the drapery. The figure's hair appears short and sculpted, consistent with classical styles. The bronze exhibits a dark, possibly patinated finish, suggesting age or intentional darkening. The sculpture is mounted on a two-part circular base. The lower, wider section is made of white marble, showing some natural veining and minor discoloration or age-related 'dirt' marks. A band of small, spherical beads, possibly brass or bronze, encircles the marble base near its bottom edge. Above this, a narrower, slightly taller section of white marble supports a dark, circular metal plate on which the figure's feet are cast. Another matching band of small beads is situated between the upper marble section and the metal plate. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with attention to detail in the drapery and anatomical form, although the face is less distinctly rendered from the provided image. The overall style evokes 19th or early 20th-century neoclassicism or classical revival art.