Giuseppe Armani 'The Drummer Boy' (Little Boy Drumming) Figurine

This is a high-quality cold-cast porcelain or resin figurine entitled 'The Drummer Boy' by the renowned Italian sculptor Giuseppe Armani, likely produced under the Florence Sculture d'Arte workshop. The piece depicts a young boy with a characterful, scowling expression, wearing a newsboy cap, a white collared shirt with orange suspenders, and dark trousers. He is holding two drumsticks and beating upon a large, rust-colored tin can, which features a faint pictorial label. The style is mid-20th-century realism with a whimsical, slightly caricatured aesthetic typical of Armani's children series. The figure is mounted on a stepped oval wooden base that features a signature polished metallic nameplate reading 'G. Armani'. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate textures of the boy's hair, the fabric folds, and the realistic wood grain of the drumsticks. The paint application is professional, utilizing a matte finish with subtle shading that highlights the boy's rosy cheeks and the metallic patina of the can. Based on the style and typical production runs, this piece likely dates from the 1980s or 1990s. The condition appears sound with no visible chips or major cracks, though there is a light layer of surface dust and the wooden base shows some slight natural wear around the edges. This artist is highly collected for his ability to capture dynamic human emotion in porcelain.