Grand Tour Bronze Spinario 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Spinario
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1061624
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A dark patinated bronze figure depicting a seated nude youth removing a thorn from his foot, set upon a circular base.

19TH CENTURY GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF SPINARIO

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The Spinario, or Boy with Thorn, is a famous classical Greco-Roman subject depicting a youth removing a thorn from his foot. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, wealthy European travellers on the Grand Tour purchased scaled bronze reproductions of this iconic work as educational souvenirs.

These figures were cast using copper alloy bronze, typically employing the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. Chemical patination was applied after casting to achieve rich dark brown or black surface tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased surface details, visible casting seams inside the hollow base, and honest patination wear along high points. Nineteenth-century examples often possess a distinct weight and structural consistency typical of historical foundry techniques.

Position the figure on a dark wood desk, mantelpiece, or styled shelf alongside books and glass objects to balance materials. The dark patina creates a grounding contrast against neutral paint palettes or textured backdrops.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Apply a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax once a year to protect the surface finish from moisture and finger oils, avoiding liquid polishes and abrasive cleaners.

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