Italy, probably Rome, early 18th century

with later associated gilt and painted bases

Heim Gallery, London

Heim Autumn 1970, nos. 66 and 67; Washington, New York, Cambridge 1979-1982, no. 29-30 (illus.); New York 1981, nos. 22 and 23

Both with surface abrasions, losses and flaking polychromy. Gilding refreshed in areas. Some restorations throughout. Both with restorations to necks. Well restored horizontal breaks through centers. Each with lower arm broken and repaired. One with losses to fingers on lower arm and to two fingers on arm originally holding sword (detached). One with upraised arm's forearm lacking. Bases with minor worming and minor losses and repair. Beautifully modeled.
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