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19th c. French Bronze Dancing Faun by Lequesne Eugène-Louis

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A 19th c. French bronze figure of a dancing faun by Eugène-Louis Lequesne. Hand-signed at the base Lequesne (1815-1887). Likely cast by the Gautieur foundry. Found in Paris. Dimensions: 20 inches high x 7.75 inches wide x 7 inches deep. Arm width is 6.5 inches. One of a few models made, proving out the design for the original, full-scale sculpture that Lequesne created for Jardin du Luxombourg in Paris. The muscular, young faun dances on a sack of wine. Raising his left arm and his right leg, showing the energy in his movements. Lequesne was inspired by a statue of a dancing faun found in Pompei.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	2277
Incollect Reference #:	821616

Dimensions

W.	7.75 in;	H.	20 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	19.69 cm;	H.	50.8 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. is a direct importer of fine 18th and 19th-century European antiques, many with original paint, specializing in Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, and Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods. For inquiries, please contact us at Bernadette@maisonandco.com or 316.650.3341