Description
Collection of 3 C19th Italian small-scale bronze 'Grand Tour' souvenir reduction statues , after the antique .
Verdigris bronze miniature desk-top studies of the iconic classical figures of "The Dancing Faun of Pompeii " , "Narcissus" and "The Drunken Faun of Pompeii " .
This type of bronze statuary were produced predominantly by foundries in the Naples area of Italy to sell as souvenirs to tourists visiting the ancient sites of Europe.
All with a consistent verdigris 'faux excavation' aged patina. "Narcissus" or Dionysus, has a suffered a loss to his raised finger .
H 5"
W 2"
D 2"
Italy c. 1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1903
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 5 cm (2")
Depth = 5 cm (2")
Collection of 3 C19th Italian small-scale bronze 'Grand Tour' souvenir reduction statues, after the antique.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
ML 1903
Description
Collection of 3 C19th Italian small-scale bronze 'Grand Tour' souvenir reduction statues , after the antique .
Verdigris bronze miniature desk-top studies of the iconic classical figures of "The Dancing Faun of Pompeii " , "Narcissus" and "The Drunken Faun of Pompeii " .
This type of bronze statuary were produced predominantly by foundries in the Naples area of Italy to sell as souvenirs to tourists visiting the ancient sites of Europe.
All with a consistent verdigris 'faux excavation' aged patina. "Narcissus" or Dionysus, has a suffered a loss to his raised finger .
H 5"
W 2"
D 2"
Italy c. 1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1903
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 5 cm (2")
Depth = 5 cm (2")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.