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THBEtruscan Leaded Bronze Dancing Satyr Figure
Lot 45a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Etruria, northern Italy, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A fine leaded-bronze satyr figure cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, in a dynamic pose as if dancing. The satyr is nude with small genitalia, and short tail, his right leg stepping forward, slightly bent and arms raised. His visage presents with characteristically pointy ears, wide incised eyes, a stubby nose, a linear mouth, all topped by a thick curly coiffure. Rather than a beard, he has a pair of lumps on his chin. This figure is well preserved with a dark green patina and sharp, naturalistic details- note the abdominal muscles as he twists his torso. Size: 2.25" L x 2.6" W x 4.5" H (5.7 cm x 6.6 cm x 11.4 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Satyrs were powerful symbols in ancient times, associated with the joy of the Bacchanal. The consumption of wine was an important social activity and satyrs were oftentimes added to decorative items to signify the owner's affiliation with the cult of Bacchus. Themes of the god and his followers were particularly popular during the early part of this time period, as control of the Mediterranean was shifting from Greece to Rome.
For a similar example please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, accession number: 23.160.51i.
Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170772Chips and old losses to left foot, minor nicks to high pointed areas, but the rest is intact and very good. Green and brown patina throughout and sharp details. Overall excellent condition.Condition
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