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Pietro Chiapparelli

A patinated bronze figure of 'The dancing faun' on an oval marble base, Grand Tour Souvenier. Signed 'Po Chiapparelli Fe Roma'. Italy, late 19th century. H. 90 cm. L. 42 cm. W. 30 cm.

The original figure of the faun was dug up in Pompeii in 1830 and acquired its fame almost instantly. Its findspot was named after it — the House of the Faun.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Varia, furniture and carpets, 10 June 2020

Category
Estimate

30,000–40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

25,000 DKK