WORKSHOP OF SEVERO DA RAVENNA, (ACTIVE 1496-1543), FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY

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A NORTH ITALIAN BRONZE MODEL OF A SATYR
WORKSHOP OF SEVERO DA RAVENNA, (ACTIVE 1496-1543), FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY
Depicted with arm raised, on an onyx and verde antico stepped plinth
The bronze - 8 1/8 in. (20.5 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The present model of this Standing Satyr is attributed to the workshop of Severo da Ravenna, and would originally supported a nozzle or ink pot on his head. It would probably have formed a desk set with a Kneeling Satyr.

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