Lot 163 A SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF THE CALYDONIAN WILD BOAR, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE
The Calydonian Boar is a boar from Greek mythology, sent by the goddess Artemis to ravage the land of Calydon. The animal played a central role in the famous "Calydonian Hunt," an episode in which many heroes gathered to slay the beast. The Calydonian Boar stands for: Pride, divine vengeance, and heroism
When King Oineus forgot to honor Artemis during a sacrificial feast, the goddess sent a huge, enraged boar to Calydon. The beast devastated crops and killed farmers, prompting Oineus to summon the bravest heroes of Greece to fight it. Thus began the Calydonian Hunt, a gathering of the elite of the heroic world.
Among the hunters were Meleagros, prince of Calydon, and the heroine Atalanta. Atalanta was the first to wound the boar, after which Meleagros killed it. He gave the hide to Atalanta out of admiration, which caused a quarrel with his uncles and led to a tragic family feud. The story became a symbol of honor, rivalry, and tragic heroism.The beast portrayed seated, on a rectangular pedestal.
Height 111 cm.
Length 117 cm.
Width 60 cm.
Atop a rectangular pedestal, height 80 cm., length 25 cm., depth 70 cm.
Height overall 191 cm.