Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Shepherd and Lamb, 1800s

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A lovely italian silver-plated bronze sculpture of a shepherd boy and a lamb mounted on a polished marble plinth, circa … Read more A lovely italian silver-plated bronze sculpture of a shepherd boy and a lamb mounted on a polished marble plinth, circa 1880 in date. The shepherd is dressed in classical italian peasant costume with his lamb by his side on a rocky outcrop signed a. G. T. A shepherd is a protective, guiding figure often depicted in pastoral art and religious imagery as carrying a vulnerable or lost lamb, symbolizing compassion and tender care. The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this beautiful sculpture. Condition: in excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 30 cm x width 18.5 cm x depth 18.5 cm See less