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Fine Quality Late 19th Century Grand Tour Classical Bronze of ‘The Dancing Faun’, After the Antique, Stamped ‘Duchemin’
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Fine Quality Late 19th Century Grand Tour Classical Bronze of ‘The Dancing Faun’, After the Antique, Stamped ‘Duchemin’

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A late 19th century fine quality Grand Tour Classical bronze of ‘The Dancing Faun’, after the antique with a beautiful rich patina, stamped ‘Duchemin’.

‘The Dancing Faun’ with typical faunlike features of his small horns and small goat’s tail is depicted standing next to a tree stump playing his music, his head bent forward holding cymbals in each hand, his right foot resting on a kroupezion attached to his sandal, this was a metal plate making a noise similar to a tap shoe, all supported on circular base signed ‘Duchemin’ - Issak Duchemin was a 19th century Belgian sculptor.

This bronze is after the original ancient Roman marble figure by Massimiliano Soldani (Italian, 1656-1740) in the Tribuna gallery in the Uffizi, Florence dating from the 17th century.

This bronze figure in in excellent original condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 22.75'' / 58cm

Width: 9.5'' / 24cm

Depth: 7.5'' / 19cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Bronze Dancing Faun Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240568
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1479
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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.

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Description
A late 19th century fine quality Grand Tour Classical bronze of ‘The Dancing Faun’, after the antique with a beautiful rich patina, stamped ‘Duchemin’.

‘The Dancing Faun’ with typical faunlike features of his small horns and small goat’s tail is depicted standing next to a tree stump playing his music, his head bent forward holding cymbals in each hand, his right foot resting on a kroupezion attached to his sandal, this was a metal plate making a noise similar to a tap shoe, all supported on circular base signed ‘Duchemin’ - Issak Duchemin was a 19th century Belgian sculptor.

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This bronze is after the original ancient Roman marble figure by Massimiliano Soldani (Italian, 1656-1740) in the Tribuna gallery in the Uffizi, Florence dating from the 17th century.
LVS Decorative Arts

This bronze figure in in excellent original condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 22.75'' / 58cm

Width: 9.5'' / 24cm

Depth: 7.5'' / 19cm

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Bronze Dancing Faun Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240568
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1479
LVS Decorative Arts
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of the Dancing Faun playing cymbals on a circular base.

Fine Quality Late 19th Century Grand Tour Classical Bronze of ‘The Dancing Faun’, After the Antique, Stamped ‘Duchemin’

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of the Dancing Faun playing cymbals on a circular base.
Fine quality late 19th century Grand Tour Classical bronze of ‘The Dancing Faun’, after the antique, stamped ‘Duchemin’
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour Classical
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTree stump support, Cymbals, Foot bellows, Circular base
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This late 19th-century Grand Tour Classical bronze sculpture depicts the nude figure of 'The Dancing Faun' after the antique, styled in the manner of a gentleman's library ornament. Cast in dark brown patinated bronze with a rich finish, the piece shows the subject with curly hair, small horns, and a small goat's tail, standing beside a textured tree stump support. The figure bends forward holding cymbals in each hand, with his right foot resting on a foot bellows kroupezion attached to his sandal, all mounted upon a circular base bearing the stamp of sculptor Issak Duchemin. The bronze measures 58 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this sculpture integrates easily into traditional home interiors as a decorative display piece. The detailed casting highlights the musculature of the dancer and the organic texture of the tree trunk support below. The flat circular base provides stable placement for surface display on furniture tops or display shelves within a study or living area.

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Grand Tour bronzes are scale reproductions of famous Classical Greek and Roman sculptures created during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They were acquired by European aristocrats and scholars as souvenir keepsakes while travelling across cultural hubs such as Rome, Naples, and Florence.

These sculptures were typically produced using lost-wax or sand casting techniques using alloyed copper and tin. Once cast, artisans hand-chased surface details and applied chemical patination techniques to produce uniform dark brown, black, or olive surface tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit refined surface chasing, crisp muscular anatomical details, and natural wear to raised areas of the patina. Inspecting the base for incised foundry marks, maker stamps, or classic French and Italian reduction stamps can help establish age and manufacture.

Classical bronzes serve as strong grounding accents on mahogany desks, stone fireplace mantels, or within curated library shelving. Their dark patinated tones contrast effectively against pale backdrops, linen textiles, or rich timber furniture.

Maintain the finish by light dusting using a soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth. To protect the patination from oxidisation, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently once dry, avoiding liquid solvents or abrasive polishes.
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