Gennaro Franzese - Sculpture, Giovane Pescatore con Nassa - 27 cm - Bronze

Splendid and Rare Bronze Sculpture – “Young Fisherman with Fish Trap” – Signed Gennaro Franzese – Naples, Italy An enchanting and refined patinated bronze sculpture depicting a young fisherman (scugnizzo) seated on a rock is up for auction. The boy is portrayed bare-chested, in a quiet moment, holding a slender fishing rod; beside him rests a finely detailed fish trap (or fishing basket). The work stands on an elegant octagonal base made of fine green veined marble. The sculpture bears the signature “Gennaro Franzese” engraved on the rock. The work was made in Italy, specifically in Naples, the historic capital of the great bronze-casting and sculpture tradition. The signature links this work to the important sculptural tradition of the Franzese family in Naples, historically active in the Campania region since the 18th century, with renowned art workshops and master sculptors (such as the celebrated founding figure Gennaro Franzese, documented between 1718 and 1757, who was a teacher to great artists of the stature of Paolo Saverio di Zinno). Members of this artistic family passed down the secrets of sculptural modeling through the generations. Between the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, with the emergence of Neapolitan Verismo, inspired by the works of Vincenzo Gemito and Giovanni De Martino, Neapolitan sculpture focused on realistic depictions of working-class boys. This bronze, descended from the family of Gennaro Franzese, draws fully on that cultural milieu, translating it into a casting of great technical and expressive grace. Unlike the more mass-produced and common models found on the market, this particular subject stands out for its remarkable compositional rarity: the boy’s relaxed pose, the harmonious proportions, and the meticulous rendering of the details of the rock and the fish trap/basket make this example unusual and difficult to find on the antiques market. Owing to its uniqueness, execution quality, and the historical and artistic importance of the Franzese name in Naples, this is a true collector’s piece, destined to enhance private art collections and prestigious interiors. Material: High-quality patinated bronze on a green marble base. • Artist / Signature: Gennaro Franzese (signature engraved on the rock, 19th/20th century). Style: Verismo / Neapolitan School. • Subject: Young fisherman / Maritime theme / Scugnizzo. Origin: Naples, Italy. • Dimensions: 22 x 18 x H 27 cm. • Weight: Over 5 kg (a solid object of excellent workmanship). The condition of the work is very good. The bronze has a beautiful, warm original patina. There are only insignificant, normal signs of age and wear on the surface and marble base, which in no way detract from its appearance, but attest to its authenticity and history (please refer to the attached photo gallery, which forms an integral part of the description). Given the delicacy of the marble and the considerable weight of the bronze (over 5 kg), the item will be handled with the utmost care: specialized, high-strength packing materials (bubble wrap and other materials) will be used to ensure the lot is fully protected during transit. Shipping will be entrusted exclusively to well-known international express couriers (such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.). A live tracking number will be provided immediately after dispatch so that every stage of transit can be followed. The lot will be shipped with full insurance coverage included in the shipping cost, for the buyer’s protection.

估價:$448.88

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