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Bronze 18th Century Sculpture / Fountain Figure of a child / Putto with Dolphin

$9,850
£7,433.52
€8,510.26
CA$13,891.77
A$15,251.43
CHF 7,956.70
MX$184,563.49
NOK 99,724.90
SEK 93,967.08
DKK 63,526.83

About the Item

18th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Child or Putto holding a Dolphin in her hands, configured as a Fountain Figure. Probably inspired by the fountain figure created by Andrea del Verrocchio "Bronze Putto with a Dolphin" (c. 1465/1480, Museo di Palazzo Vecchio, Florence), which once crowned a fountain at a villa belonging to the Medici family. The present bronze with its charming, well sculpted appearance and medium size makes a very joyful decoration, be it as a freestanding object on a table or stand, placed in a niche or adorning a fountain, once again....
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca. 1720
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Troy, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N_1361stDibs: LU852739680872

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