A large mid 19th century (circa 1850) French bronze group of a Satyr with two fauns After Claude Michel Clodian (1738-1814), bearing brass plaque ''Education de Bacchus'' and signature to back.This group consists of a Satyr with small horns to his head, seated and wearing a wreath to his head of vine leaves and grapes, holding a platter of grapes in his hand.The Satyr is holding one faun, the other is at his feet, all supported on a naturalistic base with trailing vine leaves.The Satyr was part of a troop of companions of the God of grape & harvest, Bacchus, the Satyr typically wore wreaths of vines on his head and was half man and half goat.The bronze is supported on a circular rouge marble moulded base.Clodion was a French sculptor working in Paris workshops from 1755, he gained various awards for his work and then worked in Rome in 1762 and later returned to Paris and produced many fine sculptures.This bronze is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.Size:Height: 24.5'''' / 62.5cmWidth: 15'''' / 38cmDepth: 15'''' / 38cm******************************************LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.******************************************LAPADA & CINOA member******************************************All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.******************************************INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK ******************************************Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services******************************************PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.******************************************Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque******************************************Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk ******************************************You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451 ******************************************Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece. ******************************************Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.******************************************Height is 62.5cm (24.6inches)
Width is 38cm (15.0inches)
Depth is 38cm (15.0inches)