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Italy, possibly Florence
Renaissance period, 16th century
°°° Price can be reasonably negotiated °°°
Rare bronze statuette representing a naked young man with a dolphin. He is shown standing on the cetacean, the latter on a circular base, the right foot resting on the pectoral fin, the left foot resting on the head. The right arm is glued against the body, hand on the chest, the left hand clutching the tail of the animal.
Bronze, sea-green marble base
Old patina, small accidents to the base
7.5 x 13.2cm including base
Private collection
Ref: 8VGJAVKJOA