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19th c. French Bronze Dancing Faun by Lequesne Eugène-Louis

$6,200
£4,699.24
€5,439.84
CA$8,752.79
A$9,746.93
CHF 5,089.09
MX$118,102.10
NOK 64,178.85
SEK 60,557.80
DKK 40,607.73

About the Item

A 19th c. French bronze figure of a dancing faun by Eugène-Louis Lequesne. Signed at the base Lequesne (1815-1887). Dimensions: 20 inches high x 7.75 inches wide x 7 inches deep. Arm width is 6.5 inches. One of a few models made, proving out the design for the original, full-scale sculpture that Lequesne created for Jardin du Luxombourg in Paris. The muscular, young faun dances on a sack of wine. Raising his left arm and his right leg, showing the energy in his movements. Lequesne was inspired by a statue of a dancing faun found in Pompei.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wichita, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22771stDibs: LU979546409882

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