Figural Bronze Appraisal

Figural Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Boy

This item is a figural sculpture depicting a seated young boy, crafted from what appears to be bronze with a dark, possibly patinated, finish. The boy is shown in a crouched or seated position, engaged in an action that suggests he is either tying or examining something on his knee or leg. His head is bowed, and his gaze is directed downwards towards his hands, which are positioned on his left knee. The sculpture captures a moment of quiet introspection or concentration. The details of the figure, while not overtly naturalistic, convey a sense of youthful anatomy with smooth, rounded forms. Hair is depicted with incised lines that suggest texture. The overall color is a deep, rich brown, consistent with patinated bronze. The sculpture rests on a circular base made of what appears to be dark green marble, exhibiting natural veining and inclusions characteristic of stone. This base provides stability and an aesthetic contrast to the bronze figure. The craftsmanship appears competent, with a decent level of detail in the hands and feet. There are no immediately obvious significant condition issues such as cracks or major abrasions visible in the provided images, though a closer inspection would be needed to confirm the absence of minor wear or surface imperfections consistent with age. This style of figural sculpture is common across various periods, but the subdued naturalism and material suggest it could be a piece from the late 19th to mid-20th century, or a more contemporary reproduction in a classic style. The size cannot be precisely determined without a reference, but it appears to be a tabletop-sized piece.