Bronze with brown patina .
Signature of the sculptor "T. Campaiola" in hollow on the naturalist terrace , richly chiseled .
Old cast iron .
Circa 1882 .
19th century period .
Very good state of preservation and patina .
Tommaso Campaiola
Tommaso Campaiola is an Italian sculptor (active in Naples between the 19th and 20th centuries) .
Sculptor known for his animal and equestrian bronzes .
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success .
He is considered one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in Italy .