Live Auction 2301Christie's Interiors
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR,
Lot 442

A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR,

20TH CENTURY,

Closed7 April 2010

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USD 3,250

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A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR,
20TH CENTURY,
inscribed 'AVE CAESAR MORITURI TE SALVTANT'
26in. (66cm.) high

Specialist note

The latin inscription translates to 'Hail Caesar, those who are about to die salute you!' and was a phrase traditionally used by Roman gladiators to address the emperor prior to their match.