Description: This large metal statue depicts Alexander the Great taming his famous horse "Bucephalus" in a Hellenistic style. The intricate details of the sculpture showcase the artist's mastery of metalwork production technique. The statue is perfect for any art enthusiast or collector, and it would make a great addition to any collection. The sculpture is categorized under "Art Sculptures" and "Art" and it is ideal for those who appreciate the beauty and elegance of Greek art.According to a legend narrated by several ancient writers including Plutarch, Bucephalus was unruly stallion horse, unable to be ridden. The horse was presented to Philip of Macedon (alexander's father) to purchase for 13 talents, but since no one could tame the horse, Philip was not interested. Alexander publicly defied his father and claimed he could tame the horse. Alexander's reaction was viewed by his father as immature, in addition to being dis respectful to all the people that failed to tame down Bucephalus. For that reason, Philip proposed, and Alexander agreed instantly, that if Alexander could ride the wild horse, Philip would buy the horse. The 12-year-old boy was able to tame the horse and ride him. Alexander rode Bucephalus in all his major battles and conquered nearly half of the known world at that time. Bucephalus died of his battle wounds in 326BC in Alexander's last great battle on the left bank of Hydaspes in India,and buried in the city "Bucephalus"(modern Jhelum) named after him.For more on the story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucephalus.
Price: 2600 USD
Location: Irving, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-08T18:47:56.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Unknown
Type: Sculpture
Format: Statue
Size: Large
Theme: Art
Style: Hellenistic
Material: Metal
Production Technique: Metalwork
Subject: Horse
