{"product_id":"ragazzo-con-nassa-bronzo-firmato-dorsi-fine-ottocento","title":"Boy with Fish Trap in signed bronze by A. D’Orsi, 40 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoy with Fish Trap in Bronze Signed A. D’Orsi – Late 19th Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBronze sculpture of the \u003cstrong\u003eNeapolitan school, late 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a young fisherman crouched on a rock, intent on watching his fish trap.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe work is \u003cstrong\u003esigned A. D’Orsi\u003c\/strong\u003e and reprises one of the most intense subjects of Neapolitan verist sculpture: the \u003cstrong\u003eBoy with Fish Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003e“A Posillipo”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe scene is simple but powerful: a boy from the people, near the sea, caught in an everyday moment. The gathered body, arms stretched toward the fish trap, the focused face, and the material rendering of the rock turn a natural gesture into a small bronze narrative.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA symbolic subject of late 19th century Naples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Neapolitan school of the 19th century knew how to tell real life with extraordinary sensitivity: fishermen, street kids, vendors, popular figures, and everyday scenes become subjects full of dignity, truth, and feeling.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn this sculpture, we find exactly that strength: not an idealized figure, but a living, human image, deeply connected to the sea and the identity of Naples.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe crouching boy seems to watch the fish trap carefully, as if the whole scene had been frozen in a precise moment. It is this spontaneous realism that gives the work its charm: looking at it, you can feel the silence of the rock, the work of the sea, and the atmosphere of Posillipo.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this sculpture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned A. D’Orsi:\u003c\/strong\u003e the legible signature makes the bronze particularly interesting for collectors and enthusiasts of Neapolitan sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate 19th century period:\u003c\/strong\u003e an object linked to one of the most fascinating moments of Neapolitan artistic production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e the boy with the fish trap is a recognizable and much-loved theme in Neapolitan verist sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze with marble base:\u003c\/strong\u003e the warm patina of the bronze interacts with the natural elegance of the base, creating a solid and refined ensemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal size:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 40 cm tall, it has a significant presence but remains easy to place in the home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong decorative value:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for adding character to a study, a bookshelf, a console, a display case, or an elegant living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA sculpture that gives character to the environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis bronze is not just a simple piece of furniture: it is an object capable of attracting the eye and telling a story.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe crouching pose of the boy creates a dynamic and compact composition, while the fish trap adds narrative depth to the scene. Every detail helps build an authentic image, far from decorative coldness and close to the great tradition of Neapolitan realism.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIt is a sculpture suitable for those who want to bring a piece with identity, history, and presence into their home. A bronze that speaks of Naples, the sea, work, and the beauty of everyday life transformed into art.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThanks to its balanced dimensions, this sculpture can be displayed very effectively in various settings:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eon an \u003cstrong\u003eimportant bookshelf\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the centerpiece of the arrangement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eon an \u003cstrong\u003eentry console table\u003c\/strong\u003e, to immediately create a focal point;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ein a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional study\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside books, paintings, or collectibles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ein an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant living room\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the bronze can interact with classic or contemporary furnishings;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ein a \u003cstrong\u003edisplay cabinet for collections\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by warm, side lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e boy with fish trap \/ young fisherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference title:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Posillipo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. D’Orsi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neapolitan school\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it now\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBronzes from the Neapolitan school with popular subjects are increasingly appreciated because they combine aesthetic value, cultural identity, and narrative strength.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis piece has three elements that make it particularly interesting: the \u003cstrong\u003elegible signature A. D’Orsi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic subject of the \u003cstrong\u003eboy with fish trap\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 40 cm size, perfect for easy display in a home or professional setting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIt’s the kind of object that changes the perception of a room: it doesn’t just occupy space, it defines it. It carries a precise image of Naples, its artistic tradition, and its ability to transform everyday life into beauty.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sculpture signed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, the sculpture bears a legible signature A. D’Orsi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom what period is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sculpture is identified as a work of the Neapolitan school, late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it made of bronze?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, the sculpture is made of bronze and rests on a marble base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sculpture measures approximately 40 cm in height, 22 cm in width, and 14 cm in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat subject does it represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt represents a young fisherman crouching with a fish trap, a subject well known in Neapolitan tradition also called “Boy with Fish Trap” or “A Posillipo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I display it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is ideal for a study, a library, a console table, an elegant living room, or a display cabinet for collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. This piece is not attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry. The correct description is: bronze signed A. D’Orsi, Neapolitan school, late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58435223355737,"sku":null,"price":1309.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/ragazzo-con-nassa-scultura-bronzo-principale1.jpg?v=1782828466","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/ragazzo-con-nassa-bronzo-firmato-dorsi-fine-ottocento","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}