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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Silenus, God of Wine

$3,400
£2,585.55
€2,982.31
CA$4,762.78
A$5,330.49
CHF 2,783.35
MX$65,032.28
NOK 35,330.94
SEK 33,526.89
DKK 22,270.46
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About the Item

This 19th Century bronze figure of Silenus, God of wine, and tutor of Dionysus, is depicted wrestling a serpent. The serpent represented wisdom and eternal life to the Ancients. It is modeled after the sculpture found at Pompeii excavated in 1864, and is most likely by the Sommer Foundry in Naples. It was used as a wine table by the previous owner, and we include the round black stone top, custom made for the sculpture. The table top measures 12" round.
  • Attributed to:
    Fonderia Sommer Napoli (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1388236061002

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