ANTIQUE 20thC ITALIAN EUGENIO AVOLIO SOLID SILVER SCULPTURES, NAPLES c.1930
20th Century Italian Avolio silver group of sculptures on gilded bases, a larger statue of Amphitrite flanked by two smaller statues, each beautifully modelled as murmades. All signed Avolio (Luigi & Eugenio Avolio)
Reference Number: A4606
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century Italian Avolio solid silver group of sculptures on gilded bases, a larger statue of Amphitrite flanked by two smaller statues, each beautifully modelled as murmades. The quality of the sculptures is very fine, heavy and well modelled, made by one of the greatest Italian family of silversmiths of the early 20th Century.
All signed Avolio (Luigi & Eugenio Avolio, Naples, active 1876-1930), a very important silversmiths specializing in impressive sculptural pieces inspired to Classical art. These pieces are rarely hallmarked, but has been tested 900+ grade silver.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage.
SIZE (LARGE)
Height: 34cm
Width: 20 x 18cm
SIZE (SMALL)
Height: (each): 32cm
Width (each): 21 x 15cm
SIZE (SMALL)
Height: (each): 21cm
Width (each): 14 x 13cm
Combined Weight: 9540g.
