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Antique Bronze Sculpture or Bust of a Laughing Boy aft. Desiderio Da Settignano

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Rare bronze sculpture of a joyous boy from the early 1900s. The sculptor of this Fine work of art has managed to capture the pure innocence and joy of a young child. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna on Laughing Boy — The representation of children belongs among the most charming motifs revived by Renaissance art under the influence of Hellenism. Like a number of similar statuettes of equally unaffected charm, this one is probably the portrait of a child conceived as the infant Jesus. Such statuettes were commissioned to be set up in private chapels. The Laughing Boy is considered to be the last work of Desiderio da Settignano, who died young in 1464. This antique work of art will bring joy and beauty to your life, because the joy it radiates also is a joy to look at. On the left side of the base the founders mark reads: Fonderie National Des Bronzes, Ancien Firme J. Petermann St.Gilles -Bruxelles. The Fonderie National de Bronzes (1870-1967) was a Belgian company specializing in bronze casting. The company worked for Belgian, French and Dutch sculptors, including Toon Dupuis, August Falise, Jef Lambeaux and Auguste Rodin. This fine bronze too looks so much better in real life than in a picture and it will also make a great gift for yourself or a loved one. If you like this rare and joyous child sculpture as much as we do then it could be flying your way soon. Again great value for money and delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days is complimentary. Maximum height x width x depth: 12 x 11.1 x 6.5 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again), Would you like to see our 600+ listings on 1stdibs? Contact us through the message center and we'll show you the way.
  • Creator:
    J. Petermann (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 11.1 in (28.2 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please read item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: wh5491stDibs: LU234138721263

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