Among the questions which still surround the Vienna Apoxymenos from Ephesos is whether the free-standing bronze statue is a copy, or itself the original of its type. A study of the three classes of replicas in bronze of Greek originials (freely composed versions, copies made from piece moulds of pointed-off plaster replicas, and castings from piece moulds of the original) shows that if it is a replica, it is probably a direct casting; however, a thorough examination reveals no impressions of <i>tasseli that would substantiate this. Further discussion of the composition of the alloy, the dowels used to secure the statue, and the setting of the work indicate that it is more than likely a Greek original, though the alternative still remains a possibility. These conclusions coupled with a stylistic analysis would place the piece as an original by a member of Lysippos' school, active just after ca. 300 B.C. -- AATA