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A C19th Museum Copy of Andrea Del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, C.1470
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A C19th Museum Copy of Andrea Del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, C.1470

19th century
Description

A C19th plaster cast of Andrea del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, c.1470 that’s in the palazzo vechi in Florence. It is a true size copy of the original and has a metal pin for easy removal of leg for transportation

Measures

Height 80 cms

Width 25.5 cms

Depth 25.5 cms

Condition

There are a few issues the wings are missing and the tail of the dolphin as well as the putto’s big toe, and various other knocks and losses but still a great decorative piece

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Putto with Dolphin Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA976591
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Description
A C19th plaster cast of Andrea del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, c.1470 that’s in the palazzo vechi in Florence.
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It is a true size copy of the original and has a metal pin for easy removal of leg for transportation.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
fig 1. A dark patinated metal sculpture of a putto balancing on one leg while holding a dolphin, mounted on a square plinth.
fig 1. A C19th Museum Copy of Andrea Del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, C.1470

Measures

Height 80 cms

Width 25.5 cms

Depth 25.5 cms

Condition

There are a few issues the wings are missing and the tail of the dolphin as well as the putto’s big toe, and various other knocks and losses but still a great decorative piece

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Putto with Dolphin Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA976591
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Archive I A dark patinated metal sculpture of a putto balancing on one leg while holding a dolphin, mounted on a square plinth.

A C19th Museum Copy of Andrea Del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, C.1470

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Archive IX A dark patinated metal sculpture of a putto balancing on one leg while holding a dolphin, mounted on a square plinth. View IX
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A dark patinated metal sculpture of a putto balancing on one leg while holding a dolphin, mounted on a square plinth.
A C19th museum copy of Andrea del Verrocchio, Putto with Dolphin, c.1470
Ref: SA976591
A dark patinated metal sculpture of a putto balancing on one leg while holding a dolphin, mounted on a square plinth.
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The original composition was created by Italian Renaissance master Andrea del Verrocchio around 1470 for the Medici family. It depicts a playful putto balancing on one foot while holding a squirming dolphin, originally designed as a fountain feature.

Nineteenth-century museum replicas were commonly cast in bronze, cast iron, or spelter using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, then finished with a dark chemical patina to emulate aged metal.

Nineteenth-century castings typically exhibit crisp detail, heavier weight, period-appropriate seam joinery, and genuine surface wear or oxidisation rather than artificially applied modern distressing.

Position the piece atop a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within a minimalist bookshelf to create visual contrast between classical form and contemporary architecture.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. A thin application of microcrystalline wax once a year helps protect the patina from moisture and fingerprints.
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