Lot number 3264 - Auction 160
ARMONIA / CANTO D'AMORE

CONSTANTINO BARBELLA 1853 Chieti - 1925 Rome ARMONIA / CANTO D'AMORE Rome, 1883 Bronze with gold patina, set on a naturalistic plinth and a rectangular marble base. H. 33, W. 18, D. 20.5 cm. Signed 'C. Barbella' on the plinth and inscribed 'Roma 83' on the front. A fully modeled, exquisitely detailed group depicting two Italian women singing a love song together. Rendered in a lively, naturalistic style, featuring intricately modeled clothing and a finely chased surface. Shows some rubbing and minor knocks; losses to the patina.