Pair Of Musician Fauns In Gilded Bronze With Marble Base / Napoleon Ii
A charming pair of musician fauns in finely chiseled gilded bronze, depictingtwo young satyrs playing the flute and the triangle, respectively. The figures, with hairy legs characteristic of the mythological world, are seated on cushions adorned with shells and rest on elegant marble bases mounted on four gilded bronze feet.
Thisdecorative composition, inspired by the Rococo style, illustrates the taste of the Napoleon III era for mythological subjects and refined ornamental objects. The quality of the engraving, the beautiful antique gilding,and the contrast with the marble give the ensemble aremarkable decorative presence.
Period: Napoleon III, circa 1860–1880
Materials: gilded bronze and marble
Subject: pair of musician fauns
Origin: France
Condition: very good overall condition
Dimensions: 16 cm high x base 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1778465
Availability: In stock
