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This bronze sculpture is a 19th-century work by Louis-Ernest Barrias or Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clésinger, but attributed here to Lequesne—Eugène-Louis Lequesne (1815-1887), a French sculptor known for his mythological and allegorical subjects.
The sculpture likely depicts a faun or satyr, creatures from Greco-Roman mythology associated with the god Dionysus (Bacchus to the Romans). These half-man, half-beast beings symbolize instinct, pleasure, and the wild.
The faun is depicted here in a dynamic pose, dancing joyfully while playing a flute (probably a panpipe). His body is sculpted with well-defined muscles, and he wears a garland of leaves around his hips, a detail typical of these mythological figures.
Beneath her foot, we notice what appears to be an animal skin or an ornamental object, reinforcing the idea of her connection with nature and Bacchic festivities.
The seal of the foundry Susse Frères attests to the quality of this bronze casting. Susse Frères, one of the most prestigious Parisian foundries of the 19th century, was renowned for working with the greatest artists and producing sculptures of great finesse.
In short, this work embodies the spirit of Romanticism and Neoclassicism specific to this period, combining dynamism, sensuality, and technical mastery.
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| Condition | As new |
| Style | Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Bronze sculptures of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Eugene-Louis Lequesne |
| Height (cm) | 50 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 1 Business Day |
| Location | 69300, Caluire-et-Cuire (69), France |
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