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Bronze Dancing Faun of Pompeii.
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
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Bronze Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

This is a wonderful bronze of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

A grand tour item circa 1850/60.

The quality,colour and patina are outstanding.

It stands 33 inches tall the base is 12 by 9 inches.

Not a lot more to say just take time to look at the pictures they say it all.

Enjoy.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Bronze Dancing Faun Sculpture to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 07716346
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Portoro marble plinth: black and gold Italian stone favoured by nineteenth-century foundries.
Cast fig leaf: modest addition made specifically for Victorian Grand Tour collectors.
Deeply chased curls and beard: careful cold-work done by hand with chisels.
Rubbed high points on toes and brow: lighter bronze exposed through decades of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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Description
This is a wonderful bronze of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

A grand tour item circa 1850/60.

The quality,colour and patina are outstanding.

It stands 33 inches tall the base is 12 by 9 inches.

Not a lot more to say just take time to look at the pictures they say it all.

Enjoy.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Bronze Dancing Faun Sculpture to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07716346
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Portoro marble plinth: black and gold Italian stone favoured by nineteenth-century foundries.
Cast fig leaf: modest addition made specifically for Victorian Grand Tour collectors.
Deeply chased curls and beard: careful cold-work done by hand with chisels.
Rubbed high points on toes and brow: lighter bronze exposed through decades of handling.

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.

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Cavers Antiques
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing faun with raised arms mounted on a square marble base.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing faun with raised arms mounted on a square marble base.

Bronze Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing faun with raised arms mounted on a square marble base. View II
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Archive XVI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing faun with raised arms mounted on a square marble base. View XVI
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing faun with raised arms mounted on a square marble base.
Bronze dancing faun of pompeii.
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing faun with raised arms mounted on a square marble base.
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  • ObjectBronze Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFaun figure, marble base, raised arms, crowned hair

This Victorian Grand Tour bronze sculpture depicts the Dancing Faun of Pompeii with dynamic raised arms and crowned hair. The figure has a dark brown patinated finish showing the muscular torso, beard, and expressive facial features. It is mounted on a rectangular marble base with mottled orange and black veining patterns. The sculpture stands 84 cm tall, with a base measuring 30 by 23 cm. Placed upon a mantelpiece or within a gentleman's library, this decorative object brings classical antiquity into a home interior. The dark bronze provides a strong visual contrast against light walls or traditional wood panelling. It integrates easily into a study, living room, or hallway surface display.

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The original Dancing Faun is a Roman bronze figurine discovered in 1830 at the House of the Faun in Pompeii, dating from the 2nd century BC. During the 19th century, small-scale bronze reproductions became popular Grand Tour souvenirs for European travellers collecting classical art replicas.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand casting techniques before being finished with dark patinas. The finished figures were then mounted onto heavy marble or porphyry bases for balance and tabletop display.

Authentic 19th-century castings exhibit crisp hand-chased details, subtle variation in the patina, and natural wear along high points. They often feature hand-cut metal threads on the mounting rods beneath the base rather than modern standardized screws.

Classical bronzes complement mahogany bookshelves, stone fireplace surrounds, or contemporary console tables. Positioning the sculpture against a plain background highlights its silhouette and anatomical details.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfibre cloth or dry brush, avoiding water or chemical polishers. Applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once a year protects the surface against moisture and oxidisation.
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