Grand Tour Bronze of “The Spinario” on Ebonized Wood Base, 19th Century

A finely cast 19th century Grand Tour bronze depicting The Spinario (also known as The Thorn Puller), a classical Greco-Roman figure shown in a moment of quiet concentration as he removes a thorn from his foot. This iconic motif, drawn from antiquity, became a popular subject among Grand Tour collectors and was celebrated for its naturalistic pose and expressive gesture.

The figure is rendered with beautiful attention to anatomical detail and classical drapery, and it stands on an ebonized wood plinth that complements its dark patina. The base shows signs of wear and age, adding to the statue’s antique character.

An elegant neoclassical accent for a library, console, or collector’s shelf.

Medium: Patinated bronze on wood base

Style: Grand Tour / Neoclassical

Period: 19th Century

Origin: Continental Europe

Condition: Patina and surface wear consistent with age; wear to wood base as shown

Dimensions: 11.5” H x 6” W x 3.5” D

Provenance: Private Collection