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Alabaster Figure Spinario
Shackladys Antiques
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Alabaster Figure Spinario

1900 - 1920
Description

Alabaster sculpture, Spinario statue of a boy with a thorn in his foot on a yellow scagliola pedestal. He is based on an Antique bronze original which is in the Capitoline Museum Rome.

Height 14.5 Inches

Length 5.5 Inches

Width 5.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Alabaster Spinario Sculpture to the 1900s.

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SA1021270
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Description
Alabaster sculpture, Spinario statue of a boy with a thorn in his foot on a yellow scagliola pedestal. He is based on an Antique bronze original which is in the Capitoline Museum Rome.

Height 14.5 Inches

Length 5.5 Inches

Width 5.5 Inches

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Alabaster Spinario Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1021270
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base.
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Archive I A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base.

Alabaster Figure Spinario

Archive II A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base. View II
Archive III A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base.
Archive V A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base. View V
Archive VI A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base. View VI
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 750
Items Sold 3,499
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified
Jan 2010
For Sale
750
Sold
3,499
A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base.
Alabaster Figure Spinario
Ref: SA1021270
A carved alabaster sculpture depicting the classical Spinario figure seated on a cylindrical pedestal with a brass band base.
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FAQs

The Spinario, or Boy with Thorn, is a Greco-Roman classical subject depicting a seated youth removing a thorn from his foot. Replicated extensively during the Renaissance and 19th-century Grand Tour era, it represents a classical motif of naturalistic human posture.

Sculptors primarily carved these classical replicas from alabaster or marble, frequently mounting them on cylindrical stone plinths finished with metal or brass collars.

Authentic antique alabaster exhibits natural surface veining, translucent qualities under lighting, and subtle wear across prominent edges. Machine-moulded resin reproductions lack the cool physical temperature, density, and natural internal grain of hand-carved stone.

Classical carved figures function as accent pieces on sideboards, mantelpieces, or dedicated display columns, contrasting against contemporary neutral backdrops or darker wall finishes.

Clean alabaster using a soft, dry brush or lint-free microfibre cloth, completely avoiding water and chemical detergents due to the materials porous and water-soluble nature. Display the item away from high humidity and direct heat sources to maintain stone integrity.
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