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Fonderia Giorgio Sommer
Neapolitan Fisherman Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Grand Tour Large Bronze Sculpture

1875

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19th-Century Grand Tour Bronze — Neapolitan Fisherman After the Antique Fonderia Giorgio Sommer, Naples, Italy This exceptional 19th-century Grand Tour bronze of the Neapolitan Fisherman—also historically identified as Mercury (Hermes)—is a refined cast produced by the renowned Fonderia Giorgio Sommer, one of the most respected artistic foundries active in Naples during the Grand Tour era. The sculpture is signed “Fonderia Giorgio Sommer”, underscoring both its authenticity and its distinguished provenance. The composition derives from a celebrated ancient Roman bronze discovered in 1823 at Pompeii, in the House of the Small Fountain (Casa della Fontana Piccola), where it functioned as an ornamental fountain figure. The antique original, now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples, captivated 19th-century travelers, artists, and collectors, inspiring high-quality Grand Tour reproductions for Europe’s and America’s most cultivated interiors and gardens. The figure is portrayed as a youthful fisherman seated on a rocky outcrop, his relaxed contrapposto animated by subtle movement in the limbs and torso. He wears a short tunic and a distinctive brimmed hat, with finely modeled curls framing a contemplative face. Beneath the figure appears a Bacchic mask fountain spout, an evocative reference to the sculpture’s original hydraulic function in antiquity—an element prized in complete Grand Tour casts and clearly articulated here. Cast in richly patinated bronze, this example displays exceptional surface quality, crisp detailing in the anatomy, drapery, and mask, and a deep, lustrous patina developed over more than a century. Works from the Sommer foundry are particularly sought after for their technical precision and archaeological fidelity, reflecting Giorgio Sommer’s close engagement with Pompeian discoveries and his role in disseminating classical imagery to an international audience. A museum-quality Grand Tour bronze, this Neapolitan Fisherman is ideally suited for display in a refined interior, library, or garden loggia, offering collectors an object that bridges ancient Roman artistry and 19th-century European classicism. Its strong historical lineage, signed foundry mark, and sculptural elegance make it a compelling acquisition for discerning collectors of classical sculpture and Grand Tour works.
  • Creator:
    Fonderia Giorgio Sommer
  • Creation Year:
    1875
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Medium:
    Bronze
  • Movement & Style:
    Italian School
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2927217510222

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