Head of the Boxer Satyros of Elis in Printed Marble 20th Century


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Sculpture of the head of the boxer Satyros of Elis in resin-bonded cast marble, made in the 20th century. The sculpture shows some imperfections due to age, as shown in the images. 

Ø cm 19 Ø cm 13 h cm 27

Satyros of Elis is a historical figure of ancient Greece, mainly known for his victories in the Olympic games. 
Satyros was a successful boxer, winner of two Olympic titles; he triumphed at the ancient Olympics in 332 BC and in 328 BC. He was the son of Lisianax of Elis.
In addition to Olympic victories, Satyros also achieved success in the Nemean Games, the Pythian Games, and the Amphiaraic Games.

There was a statue of Satyros sculpted by Silanion of Athens. A bronze head of a boxer found at Olympia, dating from the period between 330 and 320 BC, is thought to possibly belong to the statue of the boxer Satyros of Elis. This bronze head is currently preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
In summary, Satyros of Elis was a famous boxer of ancient Greece, whose victories in the Olympic games and artistic depiction testify to his importance in the world of ancient sport.

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