ANTIQUE 20thC ITALIAN EUGENIO AVOLIO SOLID SILVER SCULPTURES, NAPLES c.1930
20th Century Italian silver group of sculptures on ormolu bases, a larger statue of Neptune flanked by two smaller statues, each beautifully modelled as sea gods. The quality of the sculptures is very fine, heavy and well modelled.
All signed E.Avolio for Eugenio Avolio.
Reference Number: A5386
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century Italian solid silver group of sculptures on ormolu bases, a larger statue of Neptune flanked by two smaller statues, each beautifully modelled as sea gods. The quality of the sculptures is very fine, heavy and well modelled, made by one of the greatest Italian silversmiths of the early 20th Century.
All signed E.Avolio (Eugenio Avolio, Naples, active 1876-1930), a very important silversmith specializing in impressive sculptural pieces inspired to Classical art.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
SIZE (LARGE)
Height: 52cm
Width: 23 x 16cm
SIZE (SMALL)
Height: (each): 32cm
Width (each): 21 x 15cm
SIZE (SMALL)
Height: (each): 32cm
Width (each): 19 x 16cm
Combined Weight: 10,460g
