Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi - Statue, Centauro - Il Giovane - 70.5 cm - Lost-Wax Bronze Casting

Bronze sculpture depicting a centaur known as "the young". This work, originally dating to the first half of the 1700s, was paired with another sculpture "the old". In addition to being sculpted to stand together, as they seem to look at each other, the two figures were meant to represent the human disposition toward love: the old man, with hands placed behind his back, looks back, while the young man smiles and raises his arm in a gesture of boldness. Subsequently replicated using the lost-wax casting technique, among the best-known reproductions are certainly those from the Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi. The Centaurs, according to Greek mythology, were creatures half man and half horse, sons of Ixion and Nephele. They were known for being incorrigible drunkards and lovers of pleasure. The work reproduced from the mold of the original made in the late 20th century by a historic foundry in Naples. Dimensions: 70.5×41×23 cm. Weight: 14.3 kg