European Sculpture and Works of Art 900-1900

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Lot 262
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Achille d'Orsi Italian, 1845-1929

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Description

  • Achille d'Orsi
  • A neapolitan fisherboy smoking a pipe

  • signed: A. d'Orsi

  • bronze, rich dark brown patina

Catalogue Note

Achille d'Orsi was the founder of the influential Neapolitan movement of socio-realism in sculpture which was an important precursor to the work of Gemito. His output was prolific and his works can be found in most of the major museums of Italy.

RELATED LITERATURE Sapori p.450; Panzetta vol.2, p.115