Uffizi Boar Sculpture In Marble

Uffizi Boar Sculpture In Marble.

The Uffizi Boar Sculpture, also known as the “Boar of Florence” or the “Florentine Boar,” is a statue of a wild boar that is located in the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air sculpture gallery in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy. The sculpture is an ancient Roman copy of a Hellenistic original, which is believed to have been created in the third century BCE.

The Uffizi Boar Sculpture is notable for its realistic depiction of the wild boar, which was a popular subject in ancient Greek and Roman art. The sculpture is also famous for its role in the folklore of Florence. According to legend, rubbing the boar’s snout brings good luck, and visitors to the Piazza della Signoria often stop to do so.

The Uffizi Boar Sculpture is one of several notable sculptures that can be found in the Loggia dei Lanzi, which is an important site for art lovers and tourists visiting Florence.

Height 24cm.

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As with all our marble works, the quality is so very high we are confident in saying that if you are not thrilled with your purchase you will receive a complete refund without quibble. That is our promise to you. What you will see and touch is no different to marble works in stately homes around the country. Indeed, that is where many of our marble works are housed and on display.