Gilded Bronze Plaque Medallion with Medusa Face Bas-Relief by Vincenzo Gemito, Italy, Late 1800s

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A wonderful gilded bronze sculpture depicting the face of Medusa in bas-relief, with a circular gold … Read more Description of the item:
A wonderful gilded bronze sculpture depicting the face of Medusa in bas-relief, with a circular gold leaf frame, contemporary with the work. The sculpture is signed by the artist "Gemito" and also bears the foundry's stamp, clearly legible with the words "Fonderie Gemito Napoli." The bas-relief can be dated to the late 19th century, and the wonderful patina that covers it, especially on the back, is perfectly in line with our dating. The work is entitled "Medusa," very rare and of the highest artistic quality.

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Vincenzo Gemito boasts numerous auction results and our research shows that the four highest auction results obtained by his sculptures range from over €47,000 to over €101,000, excluding auction fees of 25-30%, just to give an idea of the importance and value of this sculptor's works. We then found our own sculpture, without a wooden frame, of the same size, sold at auction in 2020 by Sotheby's for €6,141 excluding auction fees (€7,676 including auction fees). Our sculpture also has a beautiful, contemporary, circular, gold-leaf frame, which undoubtedly increases its value.

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Vincenzo Gemito (Naples, 1852 - 1929) was an Italian sculptor, draftsman, and goldsmith. Largely self-taught and intolerant of academic conventions, Gemito trained himself by drawing inspiration from the alleys of Naples' historic center and the sculptures in the archaeological museum. Gemito's artistic output includes vigorous drawings, terracotta figures, and a large number of sculptures, mainly in bronze, all depicting Neapolitan folk subjects or scenes.


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