Lot Essay
This is Gemito's version of the antique sculpture of Narciso which was discovered in excavations at Pompei
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
VINCENZO GEMITO (Italian, 1852-1929)
Details
VINCENZO GEMITO (Italian, 1852-1929)
'Narciso', A Bronze Figure
inscribed 'GEMITO 1886 PROPRIETA ARTISTICA'
24¼in. (61.6cm.) high, brown patina with black lacquer
'Narciso', A Bronze Figure
inscribed 'GEMITO 1886 PROPRIETA ARTISTICA'
24¼in. (61.6cm.) high, brown patina with black lacquer
Literature
M. Simonetta De Marinis, Gemito, Rome, 1993, fig. no. 170