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Bronze Sculpture "the Thorn Shooter Or Spinario" Thiebault 19th Century

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"Bronze Sculpture "the Thorn Shooter Or Spinario" Thiebault 19th Century"

"THE THORN SHOOTER"
Period 19th Century circa 1870.
Sand cast by Thiebaut Frères.
Bronze sculpture from the antique representing a young boy removing a thorn from his foot.
Bronze proof with nuanced light brown patina.
Fine carving, great quality of execution.
Foundry stamp on the back.
On a Morello cherry marble base.
Total height: 17.5 cm x L 14 cm x D 8 cm

The Thorn Shooter (in Italian "Spinario") is a sculpture from the Hellenistic period dating from the 1st century BC. AD In Italy, there are several copies, one of which - probably the oldest - is on display in the Capitoline Museums in Rome.
The Thiébaut Frères foundry was one of the most important art foundries in France in the 19th century. Their achievements are visible around the world.