Bronze Statue – Dancing Faun (Pompeii) This bronze sculpture is a faithful reproduction of one of the most iconic masterpieces of ancient art, discovered in Pompeii and today preserved at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. The work depicts a dancing faun, a powerful symbol of fertility and abundance in Greco-Roman culture. His dynamic posture and joyful expression convey a timeless sense of freedom and vitality. The figure embodies movement and joie de vivre — essential qualities of the faun, a mythological being connected to nature, ecstasy, and celebrations in honor of Dionysus. The sculpture is crafted in bronze using the traditional lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue). It is produced from a mold taken from the original at the beginning of the twentieth century by the historic Fonderia Chiurazzi of Naples. This renowned foundry was celebrated not only for monumental public works but also for high-quality reproductions of sculptures from major Italian museums. Its casts contributed significantly to the flourishing “Grand Tour” market of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, offering refined souvenirs to European and international travelers. Characteristics • Material: Bronze, lost-wax casting • Dimensions: 85 × 35 × 35 cm • Weight: 10 kg • Patina: The color is achieved through a traditional process of heating the bronze over flame and applying nitric acid and copper by brush, creating a rich and nuanced surface finish. • Origin: Handcrafted in Italy An exceptional piece for collectors of classical art, Grand Tour bronzes, and timeless mythological sculpture — a work that brings the spirit of ancient Pompeii into a contemporary setting. Professiional packaging and insurance