About
19th century Grand Tour patinated bronze figure statue of Silenus, The God of Wine. – Identical to that found in Herculaneum. An Greek mythology, Silenus was the tutor of the god Dionysus. His features are similar to those of a satyr, but he is usually depicted as being considerably older. Silenus was often featured in comedies and satyr plays (e.g. Euripides’ Cyclops and Plautus’
Details
Dimensions
Height: 24 in. (60.96 cm)
Width: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Depth: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Style: Grand Tour (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated, Bronze
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1860
Condition
Excellent
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location
Essex, MA