Continental Spelter Model of a Recumbent Youth

Fourth quarter 19th century, cast spelter with bronzed patina, unsigned, the youthful shepherd reclined with staff and hat, mounted atop a rectangular ebonized cast metal terrace with ornate mounts.

16 1/4 x 21 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Martinsville, Virginia

Staff mount loose; horn mount is detached and with losses; some rubbing to patina.