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Large 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Narcissus

About the Item

the youth in contrapposto pose with his right arm raised with a goat-skin slung over his left shoulder, his legs slightly apart and wearing sandals. leaning on one hip and looking downwards at his reflection; the original figure discovered in Pompeii and now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples; title on brass plaque 'Musée de Naples'  and 'Narcisee de Pompei'
  • Attributed to:
    Fonderia Sommer Napoli (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. overall wear and patina to surface.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 52131stDibs: LU797035530182
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