AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (DANISH 1770-1844) A LARGE CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE 'THE SHEPHERD BOY' PROBABLY ITALIAN, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The boy depicted seated, lamb skin on his back, staff in his hand and dog by his side, apparently unsignedapproximately 99cm high, 58cm wide, 40cm deepThis composition is derived from Thorvaldsen's figure from 1822-25. Whilst it would seem to be a departure from the artist's classicist sensibilities- the Thorvaldsen Museum's notes for this work reflect that the boy is akin to a brother of the mythological shepherd boy Ganymede, who was taken up to Olympus by Jupiter's eagle. In other words, Thorvaldsen, the classicist, has been able to envelop the shepherd boy's naked body in an invisible - yet effective - veil of classicism. In a way it may be that Thorvaldsen was drawing on Jean Francois Lorta's 1783 sculpture of Apollo in the guise of a shepherdWeathered- lichen growth and spotting, engrained weathering throughout. Tip of staff probably restoredSome scuffing and marks to extremities- ie muzzle of dog, base edges, slight roughness to end of his noseSlightly granulated surfacedirt build up to crevices.Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale as viewed and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.