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Superb Italian Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze Sculpture, Dancing Faun, Augusto Rivalta
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Superb Italian Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze Sculpture, Dancing Faun, Augusto Rivalta

19th century
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Rare Italian antique (late 19thC) bronze sculpture ‘Dancing Fawn’ by Augusto Rivalta (1837-1925). Signed on the base. 43.5cm high x 21cn wide (base 12.5cm dia), weight 4.95kg.

Excellent condition.

Rivalta was born in Alexandria (Egypt) of Italian parents. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and Genoa with the greatest Italian sculptors of the time, Costoli and Dupré. Rivalta was closely associated with the city of Genoa for which he made a number of important public monuments, including an equestrian statue of Garibaldi. Having actively participated in the Italian Risorgimento, he was chosen to represent its major leaders, from Garibaldi himself to Ricasoli, Vittorio Emanuele II and others, all of whom he represented in his statuary. The original masterpiece is exhibited at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Rome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43.4cm (17.09")
Width
21cm (8.27")
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Dancing Faun Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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Description
Rare Italian antique (late 19thC) bronze sculpture ‘Dancing Fawn’ by Augusto Rivalta (1837-1925). Signed on the base. 43.5cm high x 21cn wide (base 12.5cm dia), weight 4.95kg.

Excellent condition.

Rivalta was born in Alexandria (Egypt) of Italian parents.

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He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and Genoa with the greatest Italian sculptors of the time, Costoli and Dupré.
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Rivalta was closely associated with the city of Genoa for which he made a number of important public monuments, including an equestrian statue of Garibaldi. Having actively participated in the Italian Risorgimento, he was chosen to represent its major leaders, from Garibaldi himself to Ricasoli, Vittorio Emanuele II and others, all of whom he represented in his statuary. The original masterpiece is exhibited at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Rome.

Height
43.4cm (17.09")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Dancing Faun Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1162997
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AD691
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Superb Italian Antique (late 19thC) Bronze Sculpture, Dancing Faun, Augusto Rivalta
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Depictions of dancing fauns and satyrs originate from Greco-Roman antiquity, particularly inspired by archaeological discoveries in Pompeii during the 18th and 19th centuries. European foundry masters and sculptors reproduced these classical figures extensively during the Grand Tour era for collectors interested in classical mythology.

Late 19th-century Italian bronze sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting methods. After casting, artists applied chemical patination techniques to produce rich dark brown, black, or verdigris surface finishes.

Authentic period bronzes display refined hand-chasing detail, crisp anatomical sculpting, and natural surface wear along high points. Examining the weight, cast thickness, presence of foundry marks or artist signatures, and subtle hand-finishing underneath the base helps verify age.

A bronze sculpture provides visual weight and historical depth when placed on a mantelpiece, marble sideboard, or open bookshelf. Positioning the piece against neutral backwalls or alongside curated books and modern minimalist decorative accents enhances its silhouette.

Regular maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. To preserve the original patination, apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year and buff lightly with a clean cloth while avoiding abrasive cleaners or liquid polish.
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