Bronze Pheidippides of Marathon by Cortot and Barbedienne

After Jean Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843), bronze figure of…
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After Jean Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843), bronze figure of Pheidippides of Marathon, early 20th century, cast by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry, the figure modelled in the manner of the Capitoline Dying Gaul, his cloak, shield and sword beneath him on the ground, his raised right hand clutching a laurel, signed 'Cortot' and 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur', height 25.5 cm length 27 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, 2016. Private Collection, Sydney

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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