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Caestus

Artist: Charles Henry Niehaus, American, 1855-1935
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."
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 67.237
Credit Line: Gift of James Blaine Walker, Jr.
Image: Overall, 67.237_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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.

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