Early 20th Century Arrotino Knife Sharpener Classical Sculpture - Life Size Bronze Bust Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi

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Arrotino (Knife Sharpener)
Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi
Lifesize Bronze Bust on Socle

Finest 19th century quality bronze from Naples, this masterpiece … Read more Arrotino (Knife Sharpener)
Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi
Lifesize Bronze Bust on Socle

Finest 19th century quality bronze from Naples, this masterpiece by Chiurazzi depicts the knife sharpener. The original marble Arrotino resides in the Tribune at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Arrotino is sharpening his knife, as he is about to flay the satyr Marsyas, who lost a flute competition with the gods. For his hubris, he was strung up and will have his skin removed, according to the myth.
This extraordinary work has a strong presence, as the artist has projected the head forward…which renders a dynamic and energized bust that is rarely found. See less