Italian Grand Tour Style Bronze Model of Child’s Hand / Putto Forearm

This is a charming and highly unusual miniature Italian Grand Tour style bronze sculpture, modelled as the forearm and hand of a young child, possibly representing a Classical putto or amorino. The piece is beautifully modelled, with the hand held in an expressive open gesture, incorporating individually defined fingers, a palm, and delicately rendered creases. It is of hollow-cast construction, the sculpture has a wonderfully tactile quality and displays an attractive warm brown bronze patina throughout. The subject is inspired by the Classical tradition of the putto or amorino – the small winged or infant figures frequently encountered in ancient Roman, Renaissance and later European decorative art. Such miniature bronzes were produced as decorative objects and souvenirs for collectors inspired by the art and antiquities encountered during the Grand Tour of Italy. The unusual subject matter, diminutive proportions, and sculptural quality make this a particularly appealing little object for a cabinet of curiosities, a desk, or a collection of Grand Tour bronzes. Attributes: * Circa: 1850-1870 * Italian / Continental * Grand Tour style * Bronze * Hollow cast * Model of a child's / putto's hand and forearm * Classical influence A wonderfully unusual and tactile miniature bronze with considerable decorative appeal and a strong connection to the Classical Grand Tour tradition. ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy: Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-009086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card