Lot 828
828
A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE DANCING FAUN, after the Antique, depicted stepping forward, his arms held aloft, on square plinth inscribed 'Musée de Naples' (left arm repaired; some wear to patination), late 19th/20th century

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE DANCING FAUN, after the Antique, depicted stepping forward, his arms held aloft, on square plinth inscribed 'Musée de Naples' (left arm repaired; some wear to patination), late 19th/20th century
30¾in. (78.1cm.) high

Lot Essay

The original bronze version of the Dancing Faun was discovered at Pompeii in 1830, and was instantly popular as a source for small domestic bronze reproductions.

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