Male bronze bust signed Rómulo Tonti on a wooden base

Beautiful bronze bust of Rómulo Tonti, an important Italian immigrant artist in our country and a prominent Italian sculptor and foundryman who left his mark on Santiago's artistic heritage. In addition to his signature, the bust bears the name 'J. Cabezas G.', suggesting it likely belongs to... Joaquín Cabezas Garcia. Founder in 1906 of the Institute of Physical Education and Manual Arts, of the now defunct Pedagogical Institute of the University of Chile.

Creator of national monuments such as the one of Manuel Rodríguez located in Plaza Baquedano.

Materials: Bronze, wood

Origin: Chile

Measurements: 15x51 cm. Base 18x16 cm.