Rinaldo Rinaldi (Italian, 1793-1873), a sculpted white marble model of a standing putto, mid 19th century, standing contrapposto with a drapery tied across the hips, and raising a latticed basket above his head, inscribed R. Rinaldi F and dated 1853, the putto 100cm high, 115cm high overall including moulded plinth and square base Paduan sculptor Rinaldi trained at the Accademia delle Belle Arti in Venice before studying under Antonio Canova. Examples of his work are held in the collections of the Walker Art Gallery, and a statue of a Sibyl graces the gardens at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire. Condition Report: some slight pitting to abdomen, as well as some weathering and loss to fingers. Repaired crack to base and foot Condition Report Disclaimer