Lot 515
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An Italian bronze figure of the Faun with Clappers
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An Italian bronze figure of the Faun with Clappers

AFTER THE ANTIQUE, 19TH CENTURY

Details
An Italian bronze figure of the Faun with Clappers
After the Antique, 19th century
12¼in. (31cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

Lot Essay

A recording of the original sculpture in 1665, in a book by Ruben's son, Albert, on Roman costume, stated it was in the collection of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Florence. By 1688 it was recorded that it formed part of the collection in the Tribuna of the Uffizi where it remains until this day.

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