Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figure of a Young Boy with a Mandolin
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An Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble figure of a standing young boy with a mandolin. The standing figure of a young boy with crossed legs, semi-naked with a blanket around his waist, leaning on a rocky outcrop with wild plants at the base and holding on to his mandolin to his right and his left clenched hand by his chin. Signed and Dated: Victor Fucignas - 1897.
There is not much information available on Victor Fucingas other than he was an Italian sculptor based in Rome, Italy. He is also known by his carving of the Carrara marble altar at St. Francis Xavier Rectory in Brooklyn, New York.
Measures: Height 43 1/2 inches (110.5 cm)
Width 20 inches (50.8 cm)
Depth 19 inches (48.3 cm).
Lot 6395.
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- CreatorVictor Fucignas (Sculptor)
- Of the Period
- Place of Origin
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1897
- Period
- Materials and Techniques
- Condition
- Condition DetailsA charming sculpture with fine detailed expressions. A somewhat weathered sculpture with age nicks and in-fill restorations to the bottom edge. Some hairlines at the base and minor age spots. The edge end of the mandolin has a chip. View all images.
- WearWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- DimensionsH 43.50 in. x W 20 in. x D 19 in.H 110.49 cm x W 50.8 cm x D 48.26 cm
- Seller LocationLos Angeles, CA
- Seller Reference NumberRef.: A2330
- Reference NumberLU1796211473663
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