Gennaro Franzese - Sculpture, Giovane Pescatore con Nassa - 27 cm - Bronze

Splendid and rare Bronze Sculpture – "Young Fisherman with Lobster Pot" – Signed Gennaro Franzese – Naples, Italy In the auction, an enchanting and refined bronzed sculpture in burnished bronze depicting a young fisherman (scugnizzo) seated on a rock. The boy is portrayed with torso bare, in a moment of quiet, while he holds a slender fishing rod; beside him rests a detailed lobster pot (or fishing basket). The piece rests on an elegant octagonal base of prized green veined marble. The sculpture bears the inscription carved on the rock "Gennaro Franzese". The work was created in Italy, precisely in Naples, the historic capital of the great culture that forged bronze sculpture. The signature binds this work to the important sculptural tradition of the Franzese family in Naples, historically active in the Campania region since the eighteenth century with renowned art workshops and master sculptors (such as the famous progenitor Gennaro Franzese documented between 1718 and 1757, master to great artists such as Paolo Saverio di Zinno). Members of this artistic family have transmitted the secrets of plastic modeling through generations. From the late nineteenth to the first half of the twentieth century, with the birth of Neapolitan Verismo inspired by the works of Vincenzo Gemito and Giovanni De Martino, Neapolitan sculpture focused on a realistic portrayal of the children of the people. This bronze descended from the Franzese family fully draws on that cultural climate, translating it into a fusion of great technical grace and expressive power. Unlike more serial and common models spread on the market, this particular subject stands out for notable compositional rarity: the relaxed pose of the boy, the harmony of proportions, and the meticulous rendering of the rock and lobster pot details make this exemplar an unusual piece and difficult to obtain on the antique market. For its uniqueness, execution quality, and the historical-artistic importance of the Franzese name in Naples, it is a true collectible work, destined to enrich private art collections and prestigious interiors. Material: Burnished bronze of excellent quality on a green marble base. • Artist/Signature: Gennaro Franzese (signature engraved on the rock 800/900). Style: Verismo / Neapolitan School. • Subject: Young fisherman / Maritime theme / Scugnizzo. Origin: Naples, Italy. • Dimensions: 22 x 18 x H 27 cm. • Weight: Over 5 kg (solid object of excellent craftsmanship). The condition of the piece is more than good. The bronze presents a beautiful original warm patina. Only insignificant and normal signs of time and age are noted on the surface and on the marble base, which do not detract at all from the aesthetics, but do attest to its authenticity and history (refer to the attached photo gallery, which forms an integral part of the description). Given the delicacy of the marble and the heavy weight of the bronze (over 5 kg), the item will be handled with the utmost care: high-resistance materials (bubble wrap and others) will be used to ensure total protection of the lot during transit. Shipping will be entrusted exclusively to well-known international express carriers (such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.). A real-time tracking code will be provided as soon as the package leaves, to monitor every phase of the transport. The lot will travel with full insurance coverage included in the shipping cost, to safeguard the buyer.

Utropspris:SEK 4,450.37

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