Grand Tour Bronze Pompeii Dancing Faun c. 1850



Grand Tour Bronze Pompeii Dancing Faun c. 1850
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A small and heavy well cast bronze of the dancing faun Read the full item description
DIMENSIONS
c. 6.5 inches high
DATED
c.1850





FULL DESCRIPTION
A small and heavy well cast bronze of the dancing faun - a small reproduction of the life size
statue excavated at Pompeii in 1830 following its discovery in the ruins
of one of the most opulent Roman homes in the city.
This "Grand Tour" example faithfully reproduced in solid bronze and c. 1850
In
excellent original condition other than a small partial fracture to his
raised arm as shown in our photographs. A very good quality and early
example of high copper content and with a natural dark green blue
patina.
c. 6.5 inches high