Marsyas Bronze Italy Foundry V. Gemito 19th Century Masterpiece of Art Classic

Description: rare statuette of Marsay (also Ignudo della Paura) Statuette, Bronze , Italy, 19th century Century, Fonderia Gemito Napoli rare statuette of Marsays (also Ignudo della Paura) Statuette, Bronze , Italy, 19th century Century, Fonderia Gemito Napoli DescriptionDescriptionDetailsAbout me Marsyas, Italy, late 19th century. Century, based on the model of Antonio del Pollaiulo ( ca. 1500, also as Ignudo della Paura known). Bronze, foundry Vincenzo Gemini, Naples. This very rare statuette represents an extraordinary treasure Marsyas represents. Probably the most famous faun in Greek mythology is considered to be the inventor of the aulos, the Greek double flute. Two slightly curved tubes that were not connected to each other were held in a V-shape when playing. Depending on the size, playing the flute was supported by a mouthpiece. Antique depictions of the Marcia - flute player extend into the 3rd century. millennium BC back. The first replicas of the ancient bronzes date back to the 15th century. Known from Florence in the 19th century, they became very popular during the Renaissance. The present depiction of the satyr follows a model from the environment of the famous Renaissance artist Antonio del Pollaiuolo (1433 – 1498) and was made ca. 1500. Next to the New Yorker Frick collection owns that Fitzwilliam Museum a similar example of this type. This bronze cast of “Marsyas” was made in the 19th century. Made in the 19th century by the Neapolitan sculptor and bronze caster Vincenzo Gemito. The filigree execution is excellent, the Bronze was made as a lost form using the wax melting process, the base is cast on. Behind the satyr's right foot is the embossed mark of the “Fonderia Gemito Napoli”. Height: 33.5 cm Weight: 2.8 kg Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929) The Neapolitan native is one of the most important sculptors and draftsmen of the late 19th century. Century. His talent as an assistant to the sculptor became apparent very early on, at the age of nine Emanuele Caggiano. When he exhibited a sculpture at the Promotrice di Belle Arti in Naples at the age of sixteen, he aroused the interest of the Italians King Victor Emmanuel II., who purchases a cast for his collection. As a twenty-five year old Gemito a star. Between 1877 and 1881 he lived and worked in Paris. Back in Naples, he became increasingly interested in ancient classical music. In 1883 he founded his own foundry, which produced bronzes using the lost-wax casting process. (Source: Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art & Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art) Marsyas, Italy, end of the 19th century, after the model of Antonio del Pollaiulo ( ca. 1500, also known as Ignudo della Paura). Bronze, Vincenzo Gemini foundry, Naples. This very rare statuette of Marsyas represents an extraordinary treasure. Probably the most famous faun in Greek mythology, he is considered the inventor of the aulos, the Greek double flute. Two slightly bent pipes, which were not connected to each other, were held in a V-shape when played. Depending on the size, the flute playing was supported by a mouth bandage. Ancient depictions of the marcia flute player date back to the 3rd Millennium BC. The first replicas of the ancient bronzes are known from Florence in the 15th century, and they became very popular during the Renaissance. The present depiction of the satyr follows a model made around 1500 by the famous Renaissance artist Antonio del Pollaiuolo (1433 - 1498). In addition to the Frick Collection in New York, the Fitzwilliam Museum owns a similar example of this type. This Bronze casting of the "Marsyas" was made in the 19th century by the Neapolitan sculptor and Bronze caster Vincenzo Gemito. The filigree workmanship is excellent, the Bronze was executed as a lost mold in the wax melting process, the base is cast on. Behind the right foot of the satyr is the embossed mark of the "Fonderia Gemito Napoli". Height: 33.5 cm Weight: 2.8 kg Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929) Born in Naples, he was one of the most important sculptors and draftsmen of the late 19th century. His talent became apparent very early, at the age of nine, when he worked as an assistant to the sculptor Emanuele Caggiano. When he exhibited a sculpture at the Promotrice di Belle Arti in Naples at the age of sixteen, he aroused the interest of the Italian King Victor Emmanuel II, who acquired a cast for his collection. At the age of twenty-five, Gemito is a star. Between 1877 and 1881 he lived and worked in Paris. Back in Naples, he became increasingly interested in the ancient classics. In 1883 he founded his own foundry, producing bronzes using the lost-wax casting method. (Source: Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art & Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art) Manufacturer:based on a model from the Florence SchoolMaterial:Bronze castingSize:cmWeight:2.8kgRubber stamp:Fonderia Gemito NaplesAge:End of 19th century CenturyCondition:very good, originalCountry:Italy I enjoy beautiful things and it is my greatest pleasure to find them, to lure them into their stories, to spend time with them and then set them free again. Add to that a passionate interest in exceptional and highly crafted objects. You surely know the exciting feeling when you see or experience something special, when the heart bounces in excitement and the joy inside it spreads. That's what I wanted more in my life and that's how this shop came about. The foundation stone was a study of literature and art history as well as cultural communication. Curiosity, thirst for knowledge and a lot of collaboration with amazing personalities in the art and design world are how I got myself to where I am today. 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SHOW MORE ARTICLES Shipping Worldwide shipping with DHL or FEDEX. information Visit my shop © 2018 Copyright: soso.archiv I enjoy beautiful things and it is my greatest pleasure to find them, to lure them into their stories, to spend time with them and then set them free again. Add to that a passionate interest in exceptional and highly crafted objects. You surely know the exciting feeling when you see or experience something special, when the heart bounces in excitement and the joy inside it spreads. That's what I wanted more in my life and that's how this shop came about. The foundation stone was a study of literature and art history as well as cultural communication. Curiosity, thirst for knowledge and a lot of collaboration with amazing personalities in the art and design world are how I got myself to where I am today. Through antiques, history becomes tangible in the literal sense, one can perceive it se

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