Grand Tour Bronze Figure of a Drunken Silenus

Description:

Grand Tour Bronze Figure of a Drunken Silenus, Italy, 19th century, the standing figure modeled wrestling a serpent, supporting a chased bowl, incised mark "Amodio Naples" for Freres Amodio, ht. 24 1/4 in.

Literature: See the Amodio bronze catalog reproduced in Giovanni Fanelli, "Michele Amodio." (www.historyphotography.org/doc/AMODIO_Fanelli)
Estimate $300-500

In overall good condition. The three foliate bits at the top of the ring have been rethreaded to screw to the ring. The bowl and the ring do not belong together and don't fit well.


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