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Bronze Figure of Su-Su, a Young Boy 'The Big Swig'

SOLD

Code: 024679

Dimensions:

W: 15cm (5.9")H: 29cm (11.4")D: 10cm (3.9")



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A well patinated bronze of a young boy drinking from a large bottle. The base has the name 'Su-Su...' and also 'Fulborn' written to the base. Original by Costantino Barbella (1852 - 1925)

Costantino Barbella was an Italian sculptor, known as il Michetti della scultura. He began his career by modelling terracotta figurines for churches and Nativity Scenes. In 1872, Francesco Paolo Michetti encouraged him to use stipend from the province to study at the Istituto di Belle Arti in Naples

Dimensions:

W: 15cm (5.9")H: 29cm (11.4")D: 10cm (3.9")