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Benedetto Boschetti
Spinario (Boy with Thorn) Bronze Sculpture, Antique 19.75\" Figurine

Circa 1875

$10,000
$12,50020% Off
£7,558.25
£9,454.8820% Off
€8,840.84
€11,039.8420% Off
CA$14,199.18
CA$17,801.9620% Off
A$14,445.47
A$18,062.1920% Off
CHF 8,300.58
CHF 10,318.2620% Off
MX$173,707.97
MX$218,68820% Off
NOK 96,907.80
NOK 121,219.8720% Off
SEK 97,487.94
SEK 121,059.3520% Off
DKK 66,089.88
DKK 82,527.3120% Off

About the Item

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figurative Sculpture Benedetto Boschetti, Roma, circa 1875 This exceptional 19th-century Grand Tour bronze sculpture is a rare and highly refined example of academic figurative sculpture in bronze, signed on the base Benedetto Boschetti, Roma and dating to circa 1875. Produced by the venerable Roman firm of Benedetto Boschetti, the work reflects the highest standards of classical scholarship, anatomical accuracy, and bronze casting associated with Rome’s leading ateliers of the Grand Tour period. Faithfully modeled after the celebrated ancient original in the Capitoline Museum, the figure is rendered with remarkable sensitivity and precision. The introspective pose, bowed head, and finely articulated musculature convey a quiet psychological depth, while the delicately striated hair, expressive facial features, and naturalistic hands and feet demonstrate close academic study of classical antiquity. The sculptor’s mastery is evident in both the proportions and the nuanced surface modeling, hallmarks of serious academic sculpture of the 19th century. The bronze retains a rich, naturally developed verdigris patina, highly prized by collectors of historic bronze sculpture. The surface coloration enhances the sculptural contours, adding depth, character, and an authentic sense of age consistent with important Grand Tour bronzes. Signed on the base Benedetto Boschetti, Roma, this sculpture is a rare surviving example from one of Rome’s most respected 19th-century bronze workshops. The piece has been professionally restored and is ready for placement indoors or outdoors, making it suitable for a refined interior, garden setting, library, or gallery installation. An important and collectible work of figurative bronze sculpture, this piece appeals to discerning collectors of academic sculpture, classical revival art, Grand Tour bronzes, and 19th-century European sculpture, offering timeless beauty, historical significance, and museum-quality presence.
  • Creator:
    Benedetto Boschetti
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1875
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Medium:
    Bronze
  • Movement & Style:
    Italian School
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Fully Restored, Ready to Place.
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2927217509982

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