Antique Italian Neoclassical Stoneware Statue Of Bacchus

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36725

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2019

£3,775.00

€4,364 Euro
$4,993 US Dollar

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Item Description

An antique Italian Neoclassical buff stoneware statue of Resting Satyr, after the antique.

Dating circa 1880, this French sculpture is of a small scale in a desirable neutral tone, displayed in a strong stance showcasing the life like features of its subject and an exceptional sense of motion.

This expertly handcrafted statue is mounted on a round integral base, making it perfect as a decorative display for interior use.

Resting Satyr

Known for its relaxed stance and tree trunk prop, the resting satyr has remained an iconic piece of Roman art.

The stoneware piece we currently house is a depiction of the original, showing the young satyr resting against a tree trunk in its elegant pose.

Also known as ‘The Faun of Praxiteles’, the original is thought to have been a marble statue by Praxiteles from around 340-330 BC, the satyr thought have been called ‘Periboëtos' in Roman mythology. It now resides in the Capitoline Museums, in Rome, Italy.

CONDITION REPORT

Good structural condition. Stripped of paint. The forearm is made as a separate piece and a manufactured joint that has been reattached. Few chips to the base. Chip to the lower hand.

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