Price
£2800.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture.
Italian, (19th Century).
Silenus Wrestling a Serpent.
Bronze, stamped with foundry mark for Sommer of Naples, Circa 1880.
A fine quality Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze of Silenus wrestling a serpent, with a removable bronze bowl aloft.
In Greek mythology, Silenus was companion and teacher to Dionysus the god of wine. Like many of the Dionysian entourage he frequently drank wine and was described as the wisest, oldest and most drunken of his followers. When intoxicated he was said to possess the power of prophecy.
Snakes represented wisdom and eternal life to the ancient Greeks. Here Silenus has a firm grasp of the serpent alluding to his strong command of wisdom. This particular sculpture was modelled on the ancient classic sculpture found at Pompeii.
Dimensions
Height: 26.25 inches (67cm), Width: 9.75 inches (25cm), Depth: 9.75 inches (25cm)The BADA Standard
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- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
