Bronze Sculpture - 44.5 mm
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Pair of Bronze Braziers – Pompeian Fauns, a bronze sculpture from Italy in excellent condition, featuring three dancing fauns supporting a large perforated-edged cup, with dimensions height 44.5 mm, width 27 mm, depth 27 mm, and weight 12.100 kg, unsigned.
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This magnificent pair of bronze braziers is a masterpiece inspired by classical art, a homage to refinement and to the symbolism of ancient Pompeii. The structures are supported by three dancing fauns, sylvan deities tied to fertility and the natural world, depicted with extraordinary attention to detail and a graceful posture that evokes movement and lightness.
The slender legs, fused with elegant floral motifs, harmoniously transform into stable bases, while the sculpted bodies with well-defined musculature accentuate the mythical charm of these figures. The fauns gracefully support a large cup decorated with a perforated rim, whose design recalls the refined ceremonial objects of the Roman era.
Inspired by Pompeian artifacts, with clear allusions to classical art and Roman mythology, the mythic fauns, which represent fertility, celebration, and a connection with nature.
Originally used to contain burning embers, these braziers are perfect today as luxurious decorative elements, capable of enriching any environment with their ancient charm.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateThis magnificent pair of bronze braziers is a masterpiece inspired by classical art, a homage to refinement and to the symbolism of ancient Pompeii. The structures are supported by three dancing fauns, sylvan deities tied to fertility and the natural world, depicted with extraordinary attention to detail and a graceful posture that evokes movement and lightness.
The slender legs, fused with elegant floral motifs, harmoniously transform into stable bases, while the sculpted bodies with well-defined musculature accentuate the mythical charm of these figures. The fauns gracefully support a large cup decorated with a perforated rim, whose design recalls the refined ceremonial objects of the Roman era.
Inspired by Pompeian artifacts, with clear allusions to classical art and Roman mythology, the mythic fauns, which represent fertility, celebration, and a connection with nature.
Originally used to contain burning embers, these braziers are perfect today as luxurious decorative elements, capable of enriching any environment with their ancient charm.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Pair of Bronze Braziers – Pompeian Fauns.
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
44.5 mm
Width
27 mm
Depth
27 mm
Weight
12.1 kg
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