Located outside Naples, Fonderia Artistica Ruocco is a family-owned smithy that crafts fine metal and bronze furniture and sculpture, using time-honored methods passed down from generation to generation. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the foundry produces pieces in Renaissance, Baroque and other classical styles, cast in handmade molds.
Every piece of art begins as a thought, a song in the heart of the artist and a story longing to be told, with works spanning many modes of expression. Some pieces are covered in a rustic green patina while others are highly polished. Elsewhere, Fonderia Artistica Ruocco decorative objects and other items blend matte and shiny finishes.
In 2021, Fonderia Artistica Ruocco was a featured exhibitor during Milan Design Week in a stunning display at the Senato Hotel Milan. Alongside works created by UpGroup and Micheluzzi Glass — a glassmaker founded by Elena and Margherita Micheluzzi, the daughters of Venetian glass artist Massimo Micheluzzi — the foundry created a stylized representation of Venus’s head, titled Testa Di Venere Frammento, which rested on the still waters of the hotel’s courtyard pool, representing the Naviglio Grande canal that once flowed in front of the building.
Fonderia Artistica Ruocco was also a featured exhibitor at Salone del Mobile Milano, where the company showcased a variety of classical and contemporary works.
On 1stDibs, find a variety of Fonderia Artistica Ruocco decorative objects, garden elements and seating.
$2,770 / item
Testa Di Fauno Statue
By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Horse Head F.G. Ruocco Naples Last Quarter '900
By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting horse head with halter. Double-step base made of black marble. Author's signature engraved at base.
Marble, Bronze
Sculpture of a Black Horse's Head.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a black horse's head. This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power. This ...
Composition, Metal
Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two piece garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
Cement
Gilt Cast Metal Horse's Head
Located in New York, NY
Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.
Metal
Bronze Head Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
This bronze head sculpture signed by artist O. Ramsburg can be displayed as an elegant table top art piece.
Bronze
19th Century Lead Statues, Four Seasons
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
In the grand tradition of classical mythology, these four lead sculptures represent the original personifications of nature in all their seasonal aspects. Each figure has been creat...
Lead
Gorgeous Decorative Mid Century Ice Cream Statue
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage ice cream statue, designed in the 60's, of Italian manufacture. The ice cream is made of resin and is a real blow-up of an ice cre...
Metal
Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Roman / Etruscan style pottery partial statue. Robed figure in draped fabric. Measures: 7.5 inches in height. Exact age unknown, the pieces in t...
Terracotta
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Fishing, Beautiful Statue 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by unknown Company in Germany, in the 1930s or earlier. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of ...
Ceramic
Vintage Horse Head Sculpture Fashioned after a Carousel Horse
Located in Wichita, KS
This large scale horse head sculpture is most likely late mid-century and is a wonderful statue for table or pedestal. The horse is reminiscent of a Carousel horse with a bit in his...
Resin, Plaster
$908 / item
H 25.79 in W 5.32 in D 8.27 in
Jaguar Statue Ephesus Museum Replica Cultured Marble Decorative Sculpture
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where C...
Statuary Marble
$5,460Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 48 in W 22 in D 15 in
Pair of Classical Cast Stone Four Seasons Garden Statues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique four seasons statues. Solid stone. Woman holding a flame and woman holding grapes. The four seasons are an ancient decorative motif and became especially popular as...
Cast Stone
$4,500Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Terracotta French Renaissance Garden Sculpture Statues
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of antique painted terracotta garden sculptures or figures with a perfectly aged and weathered patina. Each piece standing just over 2 feet tall.
Woman in the Wind Sculpture
By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco
Located in Milan, IT
Classic inspiration and modern flair merge in this exquisite piece that will add a timeless accent to any decor. Superbly crafted of bronze forged using the lost-wax casting techniqu...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Neapolitan Large Bronze Sculptures of Children with Dogs
By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Neapolitan bronze sculptures of children with dogs. Beautifully made and patinated. Very decorative in an interior or in the garde...
Bronze