Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux Le Pêcheur à la coquille n°1 | Neapolitan fisherboy no. 1

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
Le Pêcheur à la coquille N°1 (Neapolitan fisherboy no 1)

bronze, dark brown patina
signed, dated and located JB. Carpeaux. Rome. 1857., with foundry stamp PROPRIETE CARPEAUX with the imperial eagle

H. 13 ¾ in.
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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
Le Pêcheur à la coquille N°1

bronze à patine brun foncé
signé, daté et localisé JB. Carpeaux. Rome. 1857., cachet PROPRIETE CARPEAUX à l'Aigle impériale

H. 35 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices (in particular to his fishing net). Minor wear and scratches to the patina in some places. Several casting joints visible, notably to both shoulders and to his proper left thigh (with a pin visible). Several minor casting joint visible, notably to his wrist and ankles, as well as his proper left cheek and to the terrace. The patina may have been slightly refreshed in several places.