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Anthony Roth Fine Arts

Anthony Roth Fine Arts
Roth, Philip Anthony

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The sculpture depicts multiple intertwined figures in a complex composition. The central figures are human in form with muscular features, engaged in a physical interaction. Additional figures surround them, possibly resembling children or cherubs. The sculpture is made of a dark material, likely bronze, with decorative elements and embellishments on the base and sides. It is freestanding, allowing viewers to appreciate the detailed carving and craftsmanship.
Jacopo Sansovino, Door Knocker with Nereid, Triton, and Putti, c. 1550, bronze, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1979.10.1

Door Knocker with Nereid, Triton, and Putti

Jacopo Sansovino · c. 1550 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1979.10.1

The sculpture depicts a scene with three human figures and two cherubic faces. The main subject is a child held on the lap of a seated woman, possibly being presented to another kneeling woman. Above them, two cherubic faces emerge from swirling clouds. The background features architectural elements such as a column and a pediment. The scene is rendered in a golden hue. The figures are in high relief against a flat background, offering depth and texture while remaining in alignment with the two-dimensional plane of the sculpture. Drapery, clouds, and architectural elements are intricately detailed.
Cosimo Fancelli, The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Martina, c. 1650, gilded bronze, Gift of David Edward Finley and Margaret Eustis Finley, 1984.6.1

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Martina

Cosimo Fancelli · c. 1650 · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  1984.6.1

Anonymous Artist, Niccolò Tribolo, Male Nude Standing in a Fearful Pose, probably 1530s, wax, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1992.74.1

Male Nude Standing in a Fearful Pose

Anonymous Artist, Niccolò Tribolo · probably 1530s · wax ·  Accession ID  1992.74.1

The sculpture depicts a woman seated on the ground, clothed in flowing drapery, with two young children or cherubs. One child is held on her lap, while the other stands to the side, reaching up towards the woman. The background shows an architectural arch. The medium of the sculpture appears to be metallic, likely bronze. The relief sculpture creates a three-dimensional effect, allowing the viewer to perceive contours and details such as the folds of the clothing, the hair, and the interactions among the figures.
Master of the Judgment of Solomon, Allegory of Charity, c. 1580, bronze, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1980.58.1

Allegory of Charity

Master of the Judgment of Solomon · c. 1580 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1980.58.1

The relief depicts multiple figures in a scene. The central figure is a woman holding a child in her arms, surrounded by other figures. An older man with a beard is seated to the right, while another figure with spread wings is positioned behind and above them. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, possibly bronze, with a smooth and textured appearance showcasing intricate details of the figures' garments and features. The artwork is octagonal and shows a high level of detail, suggesting a dynamic narrative moment captured in three dimensions.
Alessandro Algardi, The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1635, bronze, Kaiser Fund, Loula D. Lasker Fund and Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 1983.20.1

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Alessandro Algardi · c. 1635 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1983.20.1