Antonio Canova (1757 Possagno - 1822 Venice) after The Greek pugilist Damoxenos of Syracuse Bronze, dark patina. White marble plinth. Cast Italy, 19th century; After the large pair of marble sculptures of Damoxenus of Syracuse and his opponent Creugas in the Vatican Museums, created between 1795 and 1806. H. 25.8 cm. After Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Dark patinated bronze depicting the pugilist Damoxenos of Syracuse after the marble sculpture by Antonio Canova in the Vatican Museum in Rome. Cast Italian, 19th century. Minor chips to the marble base.