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Arrotino (Knife Sharpener)
Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi
Lifesize Bronze Bust on Socle
Finest 19th century quality bronze from Naples, this masterpiece …
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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.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 22ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Styled After
- J. Chiurazzi & Fils
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burnt Umber
- Condition Notes
- Fully restored and ready to place Fully restored and ready to place less
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