{"product_id":"gladiator-bust-sculpture-with-latin-inscription-by-richard-aurili-d-1914-dallas-estate","title":"Gladiator Bust Sculpture with Latin Inscription by Richard Aurili (D.1914) - Dallas Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian patinated metal sculpture, Bust of a Gladiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is signed in the cast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR. Aurili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Aurili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Italian sculptor active from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1834 to 1914\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The bust bears the Latin inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“ave Caesar morituri te salutant”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, translated as “Hail, Caesar, we who are about to die salute you.” The sculpture measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25.5 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and comes from a prominent Dallas, Texas estate. The patinated surface, classical subject, and dramatic inscription give the piece a strong academic and historicizing presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Aurili was part of the European sculptural tradition that looked heavily to classical antiquity, Roman history, and dramatic heroic subjects. Gladiator imagery was especially powerful in 19th and early 20th century art, combining ideas of courage, spectacle, mortality, and imperial Rome. The famous Latin phrase associated with condemned combatants and gladiatorial legend reinforces the theatrical and solemn character of the bust, making it an evocative classical revival work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a striking estate sculpture with commanding visual impact and strong classical appeal. The Aurili signature, patinated metal surface, Latin inscription, and gladiator subject make it a sophisticated acquisition for collectors of Italian sculpture, classical revival art, Roman-themed décor, and fine estate objects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25.5 inches high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44149826584650,"sku":"QV0009","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37766461.jpg?v=1788367601","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/gladiator-bust-sculpture-with-latin-inscription-by-richard-aurili-d-1914-dallas-estate","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}