French Bronze Bust of Ajax, c.1880 Drawers & Storage The work shows evidence of

The work shows evidence of heat damage to the paint which has given the work a textural

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The candle box has a historic repair to the top 'hoop' and some nibbles to the bottom right moulding

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French Bronze Bust of Ajax, c.1880 Drawers & Storage The work shows evidence ofA French bronze of good proportions depicting 'Ajax', after the antique. Ajax is recorded in The Illiad as a, tower of strength to the Achaeans and, the best man among the Thracians, being both brave and of great stature. Helen of Troy described him as, huge Ajax, bulwark of the Achaeans. He is one of the strongest warriors for the Achaeans, second only to his cousin Achilles. His epic duel with Hector, resulting in a tie, is detailed in the seventh