Caestus

• Artist: Charles Henry Niehaus
• Medium: Bronze
• Dates: 1901
• Dimensions: 35 1/4 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (89.5 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm)
• Markings: Incised on base along edge near proper right foot: "GORHAM MFC CO FOUNDERS"
• Signature: Inscribed on base behind proper left leg: "C. H. NIEHAUS. Sc. 1901."
• Collection: American Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 33, Shelf C
• Accession Number: 67.237
• Image: 67.237_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Statue of nude male athlete standing on round base with proper right leg forward; figure wrapping his hands and forearms with bands in preparation for boxing match; leaf covers genitals. Condition: Good.