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1930s GENOESE SMALL BRONZE STATUE "CHE L'INSE!"

About the Item

A delightful lost-wax cast bronze statue, made for the Chamber of Commerce of Genoa, as indicated by the plaque, to commemorate a famous heroic act in Genoese history. On the front, a graffito reads "Che l'inse!" which evokes a significant episode that occurred on December 5, 1746, when the Austro-Habsburg troops occupied Genoa. On that occasion, a young boy named Giovanni Battista Perasso, known as "figgeu" or "Balilla," threw a stone at the enemy forces, exclaiming "Che l'inse?", or "Do you want me to start?", alluding to the beginning of the resistance and the war. The sculpture in fact portrays a modestly dressed young man, intent on throwing the stone he holds in his right hand. It is placed on a pink marble base, and represents a work rich in meaning and history, capable of elegantly enriching any environment. The foundry brand is also present, which is partially legible and attributable to a Genoese foundry, probably active in the early twentieth century (around 1930). Measurements: H x W x D 27 x 25 x 11cm

Dimensions:

Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Breccia Marble,Bronze,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1930

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. We remind you that the authorization of the Fine Arts is required for export. Please remember that whoever takes care of the shipment will also have to take care of the request to the Fine Arts.

Seller Location:

Firenze, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7189242905042

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