Bronze on a marble base, the bronze signed "Gemito," with brass presentation plaque to base reading "All' A Ammiraglio J. J. Ballentine / la Citta di Napoli / Napoli, 5 Febbraio 1951."

HOA 9.25 in.

From the Estate of Admiral John Jennings Ballentine (1896-1970)

The fisher boy, or Pescatorello, was Gemito's favorite subject and he created many variations of the figure.

This bronze was presented to the Admiral when he served as Commander, Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean.

$1,000 - 2,000