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Bronze Sculpture of a Fisherman, after the Roman Antique Found in Pompeii

About the Item

The original bronze was found at Pompeii in the Casa della Fontana Piccolo (House of the Little Fountain) first excavated in 1823 and is now in the Archeological Museum in Naples. One of the outstretched arms held a pail and the other a fishing rod. The sculpture is mounted on a turned wood base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Wood,Cast,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Rich verdigris bronze patina with oxidation consistent with its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Kensington, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: f97761710168803823fs
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