A few examples of appraisal values for
THE SPINARIO

• A Grand Tour Italian Bronze of "The
  A Grand Tour Italian Bronze of "The Spinario" 19th c. after the 1st c. A.D. Roman Bronze (itself a copy of a 3rd c. B.C. Greek sculpture) now at The Palazzo dei Conservatori Rome height 12 in. Reference: Haskell and Penny Taste and the Antique Yale University Press New Haven 1981.
• 19TH CENT. SPINARIO ALABASTER
  19TH CENT. SPINARIO ALABASTER SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A alabaster sculpture of the Greco-Roman Hellenistic sculpture Spinario. Features a rendition of the boy pulling a thorn from the bottom of his foot as he sits cross legged on a boulder. CIRCA: Late 19th to Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Possibly Italy DIMENSIONS: H: 19.5" L: 11.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• A SPELTER "LO SPINARIO"
  A SPELTER "LO SPINARIO" SCULPTUREA spelter "Lo Spinario" sculpture, 20th Century After the Greco-Roman Hellenistic bronze sculpture known as "Boy with Thorn," "Fedele," or "Spinario," the spelter sculpture raised on a grey marble base 15" H x 10.25" W x 11.25" D Dimensions: 15" H x 10.25" W x 11.25" D
• A Continental Bronze Figure of
  A Continental Bronze Figure of Spinario After the Antique 19TH/20TH CENTURY on a round marble base. Height 30 inches.
• A CAST IRON "LO SPINARIO"
  A CAST IRON "LO SPINARIO" SCULPTUREA cast iron "Lo Spinario" sculpture, 20th century After the Greco-Roman Hellenistic bronze sculpture known as "Boy with Thorn," "Fedele," or "Spinario" Dimensions: 22" H x 11" W x 15" D
• A GRAND TOUR BRONZE MODEL OF THE
  A GRAND TOUR BRONZE MODEL OF THE SPINARIO Late 19th century, finely cast bronze with dark patina, after the antique Roman bronze at the Capitoline Museums in Rome, unsigned, mounted upon a round gray hardstone plinth.
• PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF
  PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF SPINARIO, AFTER THE ANTIQUE ...Patinated Bronze Figure of Spinario, after the antique cast by A. Rohrich, Roma, 19th century, height 19 1/4 inches, (rubbing and spotting to patina). Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• A Grand Tour Bronze Model of the
  A Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Spinario Late 19th Century stamped AK and numbered 37736 to the underside. Height 14 1/4 x width 10 x depth 6 1/8 inches.
• An Antique Continental Carrara
  An Antique Continental Carrara Marble Figure of "The Spinario (Boy Removing a Thorn from its Foot)" early 20th c. reduced replica after the Roman bronze figure in the Capitoline Museum Rome recorded as at the Lateran Palace from c. 1165 unmarked height 24 in. width 15 in. depth 16 in. Reference: Haskell and Penny Taste and the Antique New Haven and London 1988 pp. 308-310.
• GRAND TOUR BRONZE MODEL OF THE
  GRAND TOUR BRONZE MODEL OF THE SPINARIO Late 19th century, dark patinated cast bronze, after the antique Roman bronze at the Capitoline Museums in Rome, resting atop a later ebonized wood socle and footed marble base, unmarked.
• GRAND TOUR PATINATED BRONZE
  GRAND TOUR PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF LO SPINARIO, CHIURAZZI FOUNDRY, NAPLES, ITALY, CA. 19TH CENTURY 6 ½" sculpture, 8 ?" overall on base Boy extracting thorn sculpture also known as the Spinario Fedelino sculpture, after Greco-Roman Hellenistic bronze original, Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, stamp cast on the base, on step cut limestone pedestal, 5 ¾" x 5 ¾" x ?".
• MARIO SPINETTI (ATTRIB.),
  MARIO SPINETTI (ATTRIB.), GRAPHITE ON PAPER Attributed to Mario Spinetti (Italian, 1842-1909), Study of a Young Lady, graphite on blue laid paper with "M" watermark, signed "Spinetti Mario" lower center, mounted at top edge onto black paper with mat cover, loose and unframed, 11.5"h x 8.75"w (sheet), 13.5"h x 10.5"w (mat)
• THREE GRAND TOUR DECORATIVE
  THREE GRAND TOUR DECORATIVE SCULPTURAL ITEMSsmall casting of spinario, Ernesta Robert-Mérignac (French, 1849–1933) "Boulonnaise" plaque and a brass Sphinx. Spinario: 4" high, 2 5/8" wide 2 1/8" deep. Oxidation, sphinx w/ bent foot. Property of a New Canaan CT estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• GRECO ROMAN "SPINARO" GILT BRONZE
  GRECO ROMAN "SPINARO" GILT BRONZE SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A gilt bronze figure after the "Spinaro" or "Boy with Thorn in his foot" sculpture CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Europe. DIMENSIONS: H: 8 1/2" D: 5" W: 3". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Vintage condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• AFTER PIER JACOPO ALARI (ANTICO)
  AFTER PIER JACOPO ALARI (ANTICO) BONACOLSI (ITALIAN 1460 - 1528), SPINARIO (BOY PULLING A THORN FROM HIS FOOT), PATINATED CABINET BRONZE, H 3 5/8 IN. (9.2 CM.)After Pier Jacopo Alari (Antico) Bonacolsi (Italian 1460 - 1528), Spinario (boy pulling a thorn from his foot), Patinated Cabinet Bronze,, Dimensions: H 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.)
• AFTER SPINARIO FEDELINO, A PARIAN
  AFTER SPINARIO FEDELINO, A PARIAN WARE NUDE YOUTHAfter the Antique. The nude youth seated on a rock pulling a thorn from his foot. Height 14 in. Width 7 in. (Cond: good)
• Hans Erni (Swiss b. 1909) "The
  Hans Erni (Swiss b. 1909) "The Spinners". Lithograph on paper signed in the lower right margin numbered 114/150 in the lower left margin matted and framed under non-glare glass overall 32-1/2" x 42".
• SPINA, O/C ALLEGORICAL RIVER
  SPINA, O/C ALLEGORICAL RIVER SCENEtitled "A Capriccio of an open rural landscape with Roman Ruins" Theodor Spina (Fr 1845-1921). Frame size: 15 1/2" high, 12 1/2" wide. Frame wear. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• Gambone Italian art pottery dish.
  Gambone Italian art pottery dish. The rectangular form decorated with alternating blue and yellow fish against a beige ground with stylized waves. Signed on the base. 10 3/4"L x 8 1/4"W. Very good condition. This lot is sold to benefit the Home of the Sparrow. Home of the Sparrow serves the community of Northern Illinois as a transitional shelter program that provides housing and supportive services to women and their children who are homeless.
• AN ITALIAN HAND PAINTED WOOD OCTAVE
  AN ITALIAN HAND PAINTED WOOD OCTAVE SPINET, 17TH/18TH C...AN ITALIAN HAND PAINTED WOOD OCTAVE SPINET, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, the hinged top centering a rounded rectangular reserve depicting a classical warrior with sword drawn on horseback fighting another on foot with shield set amidst a landscape in grisaille, flanked by floral bouquets and with additional hinged keyboard cover painted in polychrome colors with flowering leafy garlands, opening to a hinged music stand adjoining the interior of lid centering an armorial shield flanked by a lyre opposite a harp and all enclosed by a vitruvian scroll detailed border, over a removable wood and metal stringed instrument with a finely carved Flamboyant Gothic "rose" reticulated circular aperture, before a keyboard with wood and ebonized keys within sides centering floral painted decoration, height: 7", width: 59", depth: 19 1/2"; together with a later custom walnut trestle form stand, total height: 31", width: 59", depth: 19 1/2". Provenance: Property from the Jesse H. Jones and Houston Endowment Collection, all proceeds to benefit the Houston Food Bank. Condition: Painted case has old varnish which has darkened, in-painting, chips, dings, scratches, over-painted areas, age shrinkage cracks, wear, old repairs, and surface build up throughout. The metal stringed instrument needs restoring as well as the keys. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• Gary Spinosa (American,
  Gary Spinosa (American, Contemporary) Glazed ceramic sculpture, with a delicate animal face formed on the front, and the shape of a bird above a human face on the reverse, faintly signed on the edge, dated 1981. Measures approx. 4-1/4"L x 3-1/2"W.
• COLLAS BARBEDIENNE "SPINARIO"
  COLLAS BARBEDIENNE "SPINARIO" GILT BRONZE STATUE Achille Collas (French, 1795-1859) for Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892) Foundry Grand Tour "Spinario" gilt bronze statue sculpture after the antique depicting a boy pulling a thorn from his foot, signed "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" to back of base and "Reduction Mecanique A Collas Brevete" to top of base. 9.25" H x 7" W x 4" D.
• Barovier & Toso a spina art glass
  Barovier & Toso a spina art glass vase, engraved signature and two paper labels. Possibly the best A Spina form and execution, with extreme proportions. 10 1/4"H. Very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
• GRAND TOUR SPINARIO BRONZE: After
  GRAND TOUR SPINARIO BRONZE: After the antique, depicting a young man seated, removing a thorn from his foot, 7.75'' h.
• Florentine Pietra Dure Plaque,
  Florentine Pietra Dure Plaque, first quarter 20th century, depicting a spinner in traditional dress, presented in a period pebbled fillet and black velvet liner within a carved and pierced giltwood and plaster frame in the Neo-Rococo style, h. 13", w. 10-1/2".
• ALBERTO S. SPINZIO, PAIR OIL ON
  ALBERTO S. SPINZIO, PAIR OIL ON CANVAS PAINTINGS Alberto S. Spinzio (Italian, 20th c.), "Two Parrots" and "Toucans", c. 1920, each signed "A.S. Spinzio" lower right, each 29"h x 25" (sight), 34" x 30"w (frame)
• After the antique il spinario
  After the antique il spinario Bronze, black-brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure removing a thorn from his foot raised on a stepped circular marble base, with foundry mark 'G. Nisini / Roma'. H: 10 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL marble base separated at joints, bronze figure detached
• "LAS HILANDERAS" (THE SPINNERS) OIL
  "LAS HILANDERAS" (THE SPINNERS) OIL ON CANVAS, AFT"LAS HILANDERAS" (The Spinners) OIL ON CANVAS, after Diego Velazquez (Spain, 1599-1660), a late 19th century copy. Image measures 32" x 43". In a wood frame; 37" x 48" overall.
• VINCENZO IROLLI (ITALIAN,
  VINCENZO IROLLI (ITALIAN, 1860-1949)Vincenzo Irolli (Italian, 1860-1949), "Spinning Wool", oil on canvas mounted to board, signed lower right, 15 1/8 in. x 17 1/2 in., framed, overall 19 1/2 in. x 22 in. x 2 3/4 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
• Mario Sironi (Italian 1885-1961)
  Mario Sironi (Italian 1885-1961) Factory and Bicyclist. Oil on paper signed at the lower right apprx. 9-1/8" x 6-5/8" one of the artist's iconic images attached to the matting with three white tabs at the top edge the paper printed verso in colors with the image of an avenging angel above tanks and ships "Vincere...P.N.F....Gioventu...Italiana...Del Littorio" also inscribed by the artist with "Evinceremo (inferred) Sironi" and with collectors stamp framed between two pieces of plexiglass so both sides of the paper show overall apprx. 12-1/2" x 10". P.N.F. of the Italian Fascist Youth propaganda "pieces of paper" cover distributed by the Ministero Dell Educazione Nazionale paper slightly trimmed. (Partito Nazionale Faschista...Gioventu Italiana Del Littorio).
• AU LAC DE GENEVE SPINNER-FORM BON
  AU LAC DE GENEVE SPINNER-FORM BON BON TINAu Lac de Geneve Spinner-Form Bon Bon Tin,
• GARY SPINOSA (AMERICAN, B. 1947)
  GARY SPINOSA (AMERICAN, B. 1947) Image 11" x 8 ¾", with irregular step upper margin, paper size 19 ?" x 16" "Dawn". Etching on paper, artist's proof, out of 5 proofs plus edition of 50 for NOVA (New Organization for Visual Arts, Cleveland), signed in pencil lower right margin, titled lower left margin, numbered lower center. Not framed.
• Giacomo Balla Italian, 1871-1958
  Giacomo Balla Italian, 1871-1958 Dinamismo Spaziale, circa 1925-30 Estimate:$10,000-$15,000
• MVM Cappellin, designed by Carlo
  MVM Cappellin, designed by Carlo Scarpa, a Spirali, art glass vase; red foot with red, white and blue spiral canes. 15 1/4". Very good condition.
• Continental School Boy with Thorn
  Continental School Boy with Thorn also known as "Fedele" or "Spinario" cast bronze with brown patina after the antique on a circular base unmarked.
• After the antique il spinario
  After the antique il spinario Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure removing a thorn from his foot, seated on naturalistic base and raised on an hexagonal plinth. H: 10 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.