"silene" Bronze Sculpture 19th Century
Sculpture representing Silenus, the satyr personifying drunkenness who adopted Dionysus. Replica of a Roman bronze unearthed in Pompeii in 1863 and preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Naples. The crown decorated with palmettes worn by Silenus must have held a terracotta container containing wine, or an oil lamp. Beautiful bronze of good quality, patina in very good condition and of beautiful size 63cm.
1 300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 63
Reference (ID): 1505144
Availability: In stock
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