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Grand Tour Bronze Lamp of the Pompeii Silenus by G. Amodio Naples
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Grand Tour Bronze Lamp of the Pompeii Silenus by G. Amodio Naples

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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A Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze figural lamp of the Pompeii Silenus, by Giulio Amodio, Naples, late 19th Century, with arm aloft holding a coiled snake, with cast signature G. Amodio, Napoli to the circular base. 

62cm high (71cm including bulb fitting), 26cm diameter.

Giiulio Amodio was working in Naples in the second half of the 19th Century and is well known for his finely modelled and patinated bronze after the antique reproductions of sculptures found at Pompeiii and Herculaneum. 

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09591037
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Inscribed on the base rim: G. Amodio Napoli, a known late nineteenth-century foundry.
Dark patinated bronze: worn through to bare metal on the chest from handling.
Crisp chased definition on the beard and drapery: nineteenth-century Italian bronze casting.
External brass conduit and lamp holder: later electrical conversion of an antique bronze.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227291
Description
A Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze figural lamp of the Pompeii Silenus, by Giulio Amodio, Naples, late 19th Century, with arm aloft holding a coiled snake, with cast signature G. Amodio, Napoli to the circular base. 
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base.
fig 1. Grand Tour Bronze Lamp of the Pompeii Silenus by G. Amodio Naples

62cm high (71cm including bulb fitting), 26cm diameter.

Giiulio Amodio was working in Naples in the second half of the 19th Century and is well known for his finely modelled and patinated bronze after the antique reproductions of sculptures found at Pompeiii and Herculaneum. 

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Lamp to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09591037
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Inscribed on the base rim: G. Amodio Napoli, a known late nineteenth-century foundry.
Dark patinated bronze: worn through to bare metal on the chest from handling.
Crisp chased definition on the beard and drapery: nineteenth-century Italian bronze casting.
External brass conduit and lamp holder: later electrical conversion of an antique bronze.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227291
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base.

Grand Tour Bronze Lamp of the Pompeii Silenus by G. Amodio Naples

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View VIII
Archive IX A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base. View IX
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A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base.
Grand Tour Bronze Lamp of The Pompeii Silenus by G. Amodio Naples
Ref: SA1227291
A dark patinated bronze sculptural table lamp depicting the classical figure Silenus holding a coiled serpent, set upon a carved circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical figure, Serpent column, Relief circular base
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This nineteenth-century Grand Tour bronze table lamp depicts the classical figure of Silenus standing with one arm aloft, holding a coiled snake that loops upward to support a turned brass bulb fitting at the top. Cast in dark brown patinated bronze, the sculptural body shows Silenus with a full beard, draped cloth around his waist, and sandals on his feet, standing upon a circular base with relief moulding and a central circular depression. The entire piece stands 62 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this sculptural lamp provides functional lighting while serving as a decorative table lamp. Placed atop a sideboard, desk, or side table, it brings classical antiquity into a home interior as a functional focal point.

FAQs

Grand Tour bronzes originated during the 17th to 19th centuries when young European aristocrats travelled across Italy to study classical antiquities. Foundries in Naples and Rome produced high-quality bronze scale replicas of famous ancient Roman and Greek statues, such as those unearthed at Pompeii and Herculaneum, to sell as scholarly souvenirs.

These pieces were typically created using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue) in solid or hollow-cast bronze. They feature hand-chased surface details and applied chemical patinations to mimic aged ancient metalwork, often fitted with brass electrical components in later years.

Authentic pieces often feature crisp hand-chased anatomical detail, fine cold-tooling on hair or drapery, and maker signatures or foundry marks such as G. Amodio or Chiurazzi Naples. Check for age-appropriate wear in high-touch areas and natural oxidisation within deeper folds of the casting.

Position the bronze lamp against a warm neutral or dark backdrop on a sideboard, library desk, or console table. Pair it with a simple black or silk drum shade to direct focus toward the sculptural figure while balancing contemporary and classical aesthetics.

Remove surface dust regularly using a soft dry brush or lint-free microfibre cloth. Avoid liquid polish, chemical cleansers, or abrasives that strip original patination, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the metal finish.
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