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Bronze Figure of a Boy by Giuseppe Renda (1859-1939)
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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Bronze Figure of a Boy by Giuseppe Renda (1859-1939)

1900 - 1920
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A charming Bronze figure of a boy by Giuseppe Renda (1859-1939) Depicting a boy having had his finger nipped by the crab at his feet, signed, In good condition and with original brown patination. 780mm high, 200mm wide and 220mm deep. Italian. Circa 1920.

Renda Giuseppe (Polistena, 1859 - Naples, 1939) Giuseppe Renda was an Italian sculptor. He dedicated himself to sculpture, working in the Morani brothers' workshop and in 1874 he moved to Naples, studying at the Academy of Fine Arts. He was a pupil of Tommaso Solari, Stanislao Lista, Gioacchino Toma and in the Academy he won the admission competition to the Royal Institute of Fine Arts in Naples. In 1898 he became technical director of the Laganà foundry in Naples and participated in various international exhibitions in London, St. Petersburg, Barcelona and Vienna, receiving two gold medals.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Bronze Boy Sculpture to the 1920s.

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SA1153496
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A charming Bronze figure of a boy by Giuseppe Renda (1859-1939) Depicting a boy having had his finger nipped by the crab at his feet, signed, In good condition and with original brown patination. 780mm high, 200mm wide and 220mm deep. Italian. Circa 1920.

Renda Giuseppe (Polistena, 1859 - Naples, 1939) Giuseppe Renda was an Italian sculptor.

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He dedicated himself to sculpture, working in the Morani brothers' workshop and in 1874 he moved to Naples, studying at the Academy of Fine Arts.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

He was a pupil of Tommaso Solari, Stanislao Lista, Gioacchino Toma and in the Academy he won the admission competition to the Royal Institute of Fine Arts in Naples. In 1898 he became technical director of the Laganà foundry in Naples and participated in various international exhibitions in London, St. Petersburg, Barcelona and Vienna, receiving two gold medals.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Bronze Boy Sculpture to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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A dark brown bronze sculpture of a young boy standing with crossed legs on a textured rock base, holding his hands together.
Bronze Figure Of A Boy By Giuseppe Renda (1859-1939)
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Late 19th-century Italian bronzes often captured realistic, narrative scenes of daily life, particularly genre figures like local youth or working-class subjects. Prominent sculptors employed lost-wax casting to achieve expressive detail and naturalistic postures.

Most fine bronzes from this era were created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique or sand casting. The cast bronze was then hand-chased to refine textures and finished with a chemical patina to achieve varied brown, dark, or green hues.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit natural wear, crisp cold-work detailing from hand-chasing, and authentic patina oxidisation rather than modern painted finishes. Look for incised artist signatures, foundry stamps, or distinctive foundry marks near the base.

A bronze figure adds historical texture when displayed on a dark wood mantelpiece, a sideboard, or inside a well-lit bookshelf. Pairing the dark metallic patina with neutral backdrops or contemporary marble surfaces creates a balanced contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or water. A light application of clear microcrystalline wax once a year helps protect the original patina from oxidisation and moisture.
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