A late 19th century Italian bronze figure, after the Antique, of Narcissus, the circular stepped base with naturalistic base inscribed PROPRIETA ARTISTICA and with foundry stamp -- 24¾in. (63cm.) high.

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A late 19th century Italian bronze figure, after the Antique, of Narcissus, the circular stepped base with naturalistic base inscribed PROPRIETA ARTISTICA and with foundry stamp -- 24¾in. (63cm.) high.

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In late Greek legend, Narcissus was a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool. He ignored the devotions of Echo, who pined away and died when her love was unrequited. At his own death, Narcissus was turned into the flower that bears his name.

The Antique prototype of the statue was discovered at Pompeii in 1862.