Large Italian 19 C Grand Tour Bronze Silenus Lamp
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Description
Large Italian 19 Century Grand Tour Bronze Silenus (Wine God Companion) Lamp after the original excavated in Pompeii; on raised base with coiled snake at top; now with metal tube along side and ending in a light fixture. Height 23 1/4 inches (59 cm.). NOTE: The original statue was found in Pompeii on May 2 1864 and has since been in the Archaeological Museum of Naples. The statue was a favorite of travelers on the Grand Tour in Italy and copies in various sizes were made in local bronze foundries of the period.
Condition
Age related wear to verdigris patina, 3 small leaves missing from top edge of snake ring, base now pierced with switch for electricity. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
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Large Italian 19 C Grand Tour Bronze Silenus Lamp
Estimate $600 - $800
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