Circa 1900 Pond Yacht Mirrors Giovanni Maria Benzoni: la riscoperta

Giovanni Maria Benzoni: la riscoperta di uno scultore oltre il Neoclassicismo

the majority of the silver marks have been rubbed away but we can make out the maker and the sterling mark

Cast to actual size with a superb faux patinated bronze surface

A water gilt frame with hand painted flowers and strawberries

Untouched surface

Circa 1900 Pond Yacht Mirrors Giovanni Maria Benzoni: la riscopertaA large "Gaff Rigged Cutter" pond yacht in its original painted deecoration.. The clinker constructed hull below a planked deck with period canvas sails and rigging present, lead keel. A superb example of extraodinary scale and originality. English, 1900. Height including timber mount (225cm). Length as shown (154cm). Width (30cm).