19th century French school after the antique
Spinario or The Thorn Puller.
Circa 1870.
Founder's signature Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). Numbered in ink below.
Antique bronze sculpture of a young boy removing a thorn from his foot.
Bronze proof with shaded brown patina.
Fine chasing, high quality workmanship.
Height: 15.5 cm x W 12 cm x D 9 cm
The "Spinario" (Italian for "thorn puller") is a Hellenistic sculpture dating from the 1st century BC. In Italy, there are several copies, one of which - probably the oldest - is on display at the Capitoline Museums in Rome.
Ref: 1CCUI0WF6R
| Style | Rome and ancient Greece (Bronze sculptures of Rome and ancient Greece Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) |
| Height (cm) | 16 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 75002, Paris, France |
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