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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze of Narcissus

$4,383.37
£3,200
€3,771
CA$6,023
A$6,740.87
CHF 3,518.21
MX$82,203.81
NOK 45,028.35
SEK 42,625.10
DKK 28,142.46
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About the Item

Late 19th Century Neapolitan School Bronze Figure of Narcissus, After the Antique. A large Grand Tour Bronze of the Roman God of Wine, the original discovered in Pompeii in 1862, now residing in the Museo Nazionale Archaeologico in Naples, Italy. Long thought to be a figure of a youthful Narcissus, who was said to have fallen in love with his own reflection, is now recognised to be an image of Bacchus the Roman God of Wine. This example maintains his removeable fig leaf to hide is modesty and the blushes of the viewer. Excellent Patina with verdigris beginning to show. Unsigned, however the Fig Leaf indicates possibly by the Sommer Foundry. Italy, Circa 1890.
  • Similar to:
    Fonderia Sommer Napoli (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Pease pottage, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2371345915272

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