A Neapolitan bronze figure of Narcissus, late 19th century
A Neapolitan bronze figure of Narcissus, late 19th century

细节
A Neapolitan bronze figure of Narcissus, late 19th century
After the Antique, the circular stiff-leaf cast base labelled FONDERA ARTISTICA SABATINO DE ANGELIS & FILS, NAPOLI 1895
24¼in. (61.5cm.) high

拍品专文

The original was discovered in August 1862 in a Pompeian dwelling. It was the last important antique statue to be discovered in Italy, and the last statue to be discovered anywhere to be so extensively copied.