Francesco de Matteis (Italian

Francesco de Matteis (Italian, 1852-1917). Nel Circo (At the Circus), a bronze group of eight street urchins, signed 'De Matteis' and with foundry stamp 'FOND ART LAGANA NAPOLI', 33cm high, 100cm wide.

Each cast of Nel Circo is unique and was exhibited at several national exhibitions in the 19th century including the Esposizione di Belle Arti of Florence in 1896.