Bronze Of A Smiling Young Man Attributed To Vincenzo Gemito

Charming bronze representing a bust of a smiling child attributed to Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929).
this bronze is completely in the spirit of the work of the famous Italian sculptor.
the bust is that of a young Neapolitan wearing a hat, a wide beaming smile on his face, his shirt open.
the details are precise, you can see his teeth.
very beautiful golden brown patina of the bronze.
it originally rests on a large sea-green marble pedestal itself resting on a bronze base.
two small corner ornaments are missing on the marble pedestal as well as on the front of the latter. very good general condition.
a bronze around 1900 really charming as captured on the spot.

dimensions:
10 cm high for the bronze bust and 25 cm in total height, the base measures 9.5 cm by 9.5 cm at the base.

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