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Splendid Bronze Bust of a Smiling Boy – by Ferdinando De Luca. Description of the work: Up for auction is a refined and expressive full-round sculpture in patinated bronze depicting the bust of a young boy. The work masterfully captures a moment of genuine carefree happiness: the boy’s face is illuminated by a lively and contagious smile, with the gaze slightly directed downward, which gives extraordinary naturalness and dynamism to the figure. The boy wears a distinctive broad-brim hat, textured and finely worked to convey the feel of straw or cloth, and a shirt with a hinted collar that blends harmoniously with the bust’s cut. Author: Ferdinando De Luca (signed on the bronze). Material: Bronze cast with a magnificent warm patina that enhances volumes, the light and shade details of the face, and the reflections of the light. Base: Elegant and solid light-colored marble plinth carved to valorize the sculpture’s verticality, providing a perfect color contrast with the dark bronze. Artistic current: The work fully fits into the rich tradition of Verismo and the Neapolitan School of the 20th century, famous for the ability to immortalize popular subjects and “scugnizzi” with deep realism and psychological intensity. Why buy it? (Notes for collectors): This piece stands out for the extraordinary expressive rendering of the face. It is not a static pose, but a living portrait, capable of imparting warmth, history, and prestige to any setting, whether placed in a classic study or in a modern interior. The casting shows notable care in anatomical details and textures, making it a safe investment and an exceptional piece for connoisseurs of Italian figurative sculpture of the twentieth century. Conditions: Excellent overall condition, with slight signs of time that enhance the work and give it timeless charm. The photos (taken with a simple smartphone) do not convey the true beauty of the work.
Estimate:$170.66
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09/28/2026
$200.4
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$800.46
Est: $1,006.54
