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.1890Established 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 , furnishin...