Bidspirit auction | Aft. Andrea del Verrocchio ”Colleoni”
Aft. Andrea del Verrocchio ”Colleoni” Bronze Lamp - After Andrea del Verrochio (Italian, 1425-1488). Patinated bronze sculptural lamp titled ”Colleone” depicting Bartolomeo Colleoni (Italian, 15th c.) atop a horse, 20th century. The sculpture has been modified and wired as a lamp. The original monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni, crafted by Andrea del Verrocchio during the late 15th century, is a sculpture located at the Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Colleoni served various Italian city-states, most notably Venice, earning a reputation for both military prowess and political shrewdness. The striking original equestrian statue in Venice by Andrea del Verrocchio, symbolizes his legacy as one of the most celebrated commanders of the Renaissance. Height: 35 in x width: 16 in x depth: 8 in. Weight: 26 lbs 1 oz. Condition: There are no major dents or losses. Some patination throughout. Some dust/debris gathered in the recessed areas. The work is slightly loose on the wooden base. Lamp untested.