Early C19th Italian �Grand Tour� souvenir bronze reduction, after the antique, of �The Dancing Faun of Pompeii� . Superbly detailed cast bronze copy of the iconic mythical faun excavated in 1830 at ill-fated Pompeii , from the site of a villa known now as �Casa del Fauno� , where it stood in the courtyard next to the impluvium , a basin designed to collect rain-water .The faun depicted in a state of exultation and ecstasy, his arms raised in dance , his muscular body taut. The mythical bearded creature with horns in his hair and a tail above his buttocks. The figure entirely naked except for a fig-leaf . Mounted upon a plinth of figured �giallo di Siena� or Convent Siena , marble . In excellent original condition, having achieved an excellent �skin� and patina . The �chocolate brown� patina with atmospheric areas of wear to the original lacquered surface. The original sculpture now exhibited in the Museo Nazionale, Naples , Italy. H 12�W 4�D 6�Italy c.1840Established 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 busi...