Mid-17th Century Gilded Wood Sculpture Of A Young Man

Refined and unique sculpture, crafted from carved wood and gilded with pure gold leaf. It depicts a running youth holding a blown Murano glass cornucopia, which ends in three arms, each holding a candle holder at its end. The sculpture sits on a white Carrara marble base, finely carved with geometric moldings. Extremely refined, the realistic rendering of the details is remarkable. The young man is depicted bare-chested, with a robe covering his stomach and part of his legs. His face, framed by wavy hair, features delicate features and a serene gaze. A distinctive feature is the movement, conveyed by the openness and position of his legs, which lend the work its uniqueness. This is a sculpture of great taste and refinement, capable of lending a touch of class and antiquity to any space. Roman manufacture, Baroque period, around the mid-17th century.

Dimensions: H x W x D 157 x 140 x 90cm