After the antique: An Italian bronze figure of Narcissus cast by A. Röhrich, Rome Probably ...

After the antique: An Italian bronze figure of Narcissus cast by A. Röhrich, Rome Probably mid-19th century The nude figure modelled in contrapposto with downcast face, his curling hair dressed with fruiting bandeau, his right arm raised with upheld index finger, his left shoulder draped in an animal skin, the hand resting on his hip, his sandalled feet on circular base, engraved to the edge A. Röhrich, Roma, 62cm high approximately Footnotes: The Röhrich foundry in Rome appears to have been active producing good quality models of antique style bronzes from the closing years of the late 18th century to the first half of the 19th century. Probably competing with the workshop of Benedetto Boschetti for the affluent tourist trade of the day, a comparable bronze figure of an athlete also signed A. Röhrich and dated to circa 1840 sold Christies, The Contents of Harrington House, Leamington Spa, 4th May 2000, Lot 53. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing