Late C19th French bronze �Grand Tour� souvenir study, after the antique, �Faun with Pipes� by Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry. Well cast bronze reduction of the antique marble original itself probably a copy of a lost original by the Greek sculptor Lysippus , now housed in the Louvre Museum, Paris , France.Acquired by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1807 as part the Villa Borghese family collection in Rome and brought to Paris . The mythical woodland faun is depicted casually leaning on a tree stump which is draped with a lion�s skin pelt , whilst playing the flute or pipes , associated with the feast of wine , merriment and the cult of Bacchus. He is shown in this example naked except for a fig-leaf concealing his modesty. Good consistent colour and patina, the rear edge of the base bearing the signature of the Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry , established in 1838 in Paris , France . Also bears the stamp of Achille Collas , whose patented pantograph method was used in partnership with the bronze foundry, to accurately produce reductions of large classical statutory and objects . H 10�W 4�D 4�France c.1880Established 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 a...