Young Faun Playing The Flute – 19th-century Classical Sculpture In Bronzed Zinc

Ancient French faun playing the flute – 19th-century classical sculpture in bronzed zinc

France, second half of the 19th century
Material: bronzed zinc
Height: 57 cm. Base: 21.5 × 15.5 cm.

Elegant 19th-century French sculpture depicting a young faun playing the flute, inspired by ancient Greco-Roman models. The figure is depicted in a relaxed pose, leaning against a pillar, with his legs crossed and an animal pelt draped over one shoulder. The refined modeling highlights the anatomy, the texture of the hair, and the fluid details.

Inspired by the ancient motif of the Faun with a Flute, this decorative sculpture reflects the 19th-century historicist revival of classical art and the tradition of the Grand Tour. Its warm bronze finish evokes the look of ancient bronze, making it an attractive addition to a classical interior, a collection of ancient sculptures, or a refined decorative arrangement.