Spinario (Boy with Thorn)

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Robert Schreuder Antiquair
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Name
Spinario (Boy with Thorn)
Measurements
Height: 35 cm, Diameter: 28 cm
Reference
ROBA130612
Techniques
Cast
Colors
Brown, Gray, Black
Categories
Fine Art Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Styles
Grand Tour
Periods
19th Century Antique last quarter 19th century
Origins
Italy
Origin and period
Italy
Subject
Figure Historical
Description
This finely cast bronze depicts the Spinario, also known as the “Boy with Thorn,” a subject rooted in classical antiquity. The figure shows a seated youth intent on extracting a thorn from the sole of his foot, a motif celebrated since ancient Roman times for its naturalism and quiet introspection.

Bronzes of the Spinario were much in demand in the 18th and 19th centuries as souvenirs of the Grand Tour, prized by travelers as portable evocations of classical culture. This example, dating from the late 19th century, reflects that tradition, uniting historical reference with fine craftsmanship.

The sculpture is later mounted on a circular porphyry stone base, its rich material complementing the dark patina of the bronze and enhancing the work’s refined presentation.

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