19th-century Grand Tour Bronze Statuette Depicting A Dancing Faun, Based On An Ancient Model

19th century Grand Tour bronze statuette of a dancing faun after the Antique

Bronze

Height: 31 cm
Height including base: 33 cm

Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands

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A good size 19th century statuette of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii after the Roman period antique. The original bronze statue on which this piece is based was uncovered in Pompeii in 1830, now preserved in the Naples Archeological Museum. It was once the centrepiece of a Roman impluvium: a shallow pool at the centre of a home’s atrium used to collect rainwater through an opening in the roof. The great Pompeiian house in which the discovery resided was later proudly named ‘House of Faun’ after the characterful bronze, striking instant fame with its iconic design and expressive stance.

This Italian bronze captures the faun’s joyous image, his arms raised in the air and head tipped back as he dances, light on his feet. Probably dating from the late 19th century, the bronze is in excellent condition and comes mounted on a rectangular breccia marble base.

Very good condition and beautiful patina.

Shipping in Europe: EUR 25