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Vincenzo Gemito — L'Acquaiolo (The Water Vendor)
Vincenzo Gemito

L'Acquaiolo (The Water Vendor)

A bronze sculpture by Vincenzo Gemito depicting a water vendor, characterized by its dark brown patina. The work captures a figure engaged in the daily labor of selling water, showcasing Gemito's skill in realistic portraiture.

Medium
bronze, dark brown patina
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

July 8, 2021

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Lot 48

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Vincenzo Gemito, L'Acquaiolo (The Water Vendor)

A bronze sculpture by Vincenzo Gemito depicting a water vendor, characterized by its dark brown patina. The work captures a figure engaged in the daily labor of selling water, showcasing Gemito's skill in realistic portraiture.

Medium
bronze, dark brown patina
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Figure Study, Sculpture, Water Vendor, Dark Brown Patina, Realism, Italian Art

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Cleveland Museum of Art