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Late C19th French Bronze “Grand Tour” Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .
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Late C19th French Bronze “Grand Tour” Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th French bronze “Grand Tour” souvenir reduction , after the antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers”.

Well-cast bronze statue of the iconic woodland faun from Greco-Romano mythology . Depicted with pointed ears , a tail and frenzied facial expression dancing whilst holding cymbals in each hand , his foot upon a scabellum ( an Ancient Greek percussion instrument) .

The original ancient marble torso , attributed to Praxiteles of Athens was first recorded in the collection of the Duke of Tuscany , thought to have had its head , arms and legs replaced and restored by the Renaissance master Michelangelo .

The original now exhibited in the Uffizi Museum, Florence , Italy .

Excellent colour and patina , raised on a square plinth base inscribed to the rear “Musee de Florence” .Depicted supported by a tree-trunk and wearing a modesty fig leaf , the head and face with crisp detail and having a body with well-defined musculature and conveying movement.

Versions of this iconic sculpture grace the great museums and collections of the world, including a large version cast by Massimiliano Soldani Benz (1648-1740) in the grounds of Blenheim Palace , Oxfordshire, England.

H 12”

W 4”

D 4”

France c.1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Dancing Faun Sculpture to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08076356
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Incised French cursive inscription on the plinth: standard late nineteenth-century Grand Tour lettering.
Dark patina rubbed thin on the shoulders and hip: handling over many decades.
Fine hand-chasing to the hair and cymbals: nineteenth-century foundry finishing work.
Traces of green oxidisation in the base corners: gradual aging of the alloy.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1010908
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 239
Dealers Notes

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 . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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.

Description
Late C19th French bronze “Grand Tour” souvenir reduction , after the antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers”.

Well-cast bronze statue of the iconic woodland faun from Greco-Romano mythology .

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Depicted with pointed ears , a tail and frenzied facial expression dancing whilst holding cymbals in each hand , his foot upon a scabellum ( an Ancient Greek percussion instrument).
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth.
fig 1. Late C19th French Bronze “Grand Tour” Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .

The original ancient marble torso , attributed to Praxiteles of Athens was first recorded in the collection of the Duke of Tuscany , thought to have had its head , arms and legs replaced and restored by the Renaissance master Michelangelo .

fig 2. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth.
fig 2. Late C19th French Bronze “Grand Tour” Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .

The original now exhibited in the Uffizi Museum, Florence , Italy .

Excellent colour and patina , raised on a square plinth base inscribed to the rear “Musee de Florence” .Depicted supported by a tree-trunk and wearing a modesty fig leaf , the head and face with crisp detail and having a body with well-defined musculature and conveying movement.

fig 3. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth.
fig 3. Late C19th French Bronze “Grand Tour” Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .

Versions of this iconic sculpture grace the great museums and collections of the world, including a large version cast by Massimiliano Soldani Benz (1648-1740) in the grounds of Blenheim Palace , Oxfordshire, England.

H 12”

W 4”

D 4”

France c.1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Dancing Faun Sculpture to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08076356
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Incised French cursive inscription on the plinth: standard late nineteenth-century Grand Tour lettering.
Dark patina rubbed thin on the shoulders and hip: handling over many decades.
Fine hand-chasing to the hair and cymbals: nineteenth-century foundry finishing work.
Traces of green oxidisation in the base corners: gradual aging of the alloy.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1010908
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 239
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth.

Late C19th French Bronze “Grand Tour” Souvenir Reduction , After the Antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth.
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Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth. View VI
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Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth. View VIII
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Archive XIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth. View XIII
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of the Dancing Faun holding cymbals, mounted on a rectangular metal plinth.
Late C19th French bronze “Grand Tour” souvenir reduction , after the antique, “The Dancing Faun with Clappers’ .
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDancing faun figure, Tree stump support, Rectangular plinth, Crotales clappers
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This late nineteenth-century French bronze Grand Tour souvenir reduction after the antique depicts "The Dancing Faun with Clappers". Cast in a dark brown patina, the well-defined musculature shows the mythological woodland figure dancing with pointed ears, a tail, and a frenzied facial expression, holding cymbals in each hand with one foot resting upon a scabellum. The figure wears a modesty fig leaf and stands supported by a tree-trunk on a square plinth base inscribed to the rear "Musee de Florence". Measuring 30 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the sculpture fits well on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study. Interior display places the piece centrally on a shelf, desk, or table surface where the crisp detail of the head and face and the conveyed movement can be observed from multiple angles.

FAQs

During the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy European travellers undertook the Grand Tour across Italy and France, purchasing scaled-down bronze replicas of famous classical Greco-Roman sculptures as educational mementos and decorative display items.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting techniques, after which hand-chasing refined the surface detail before a chemical patina was applied.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit high-quality surface chasing, a heavy cast feel, natural patina wear on raised surfaces, and precise anatomical proportions matching classical original sculptures.

Classical bronzes are frequently placed on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or sideboards to add texture, historic weight, and dark sculptural contrast against modern neutral backdrops.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, and occasionally apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax with a soft cloth to protect the original patination from moisture and handling.
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