Vincenzo Gemito Fijian especially those designed by distinguished

especially those designed by distinguished makers such as Andrew Allfree

this pair elegantly nods to traditional French decorative arts while asserting a modern

the bust possesses both decorative authority and scholarly appeal

Expertly fashioned in Canton during the late Qing Dynasty

Vincenzo Gemito Fijian especially those designed by distinguishedVincenzo Gemito A striking late 19th century Italian bronze sculpture bust, this depiction of a philosopherreferred to as 'Il Filosofo'is a testament to the classical traditions of Italian art and the masterful hand of artist Vincenzo Gemito. Origin: Naples, Italy Date: Circa 1890 Material: Bronze with brown and gold patina Dimensions: Height: 52 cm (20. 5 in), Width: 23 cm (9 in), Depth: 26 cm (10. 2 in) Condition: Fine original patina, minor signs