M. Amodio, Narcisse, Late 1800s, Large Bronze

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Large sculpture in patinated bronze of Narcissus by Michele Amodio, after the ancient original discovered in 1862 in Pompeii in … Read more Large sculpture in patinated bronze of Narcissus by Michele Amodio, after the ancient original discovered in 1862 in Pompeii in the House of Narcissus and now preserved in Naples.
Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology who was distinguished by his beauty. He is represented standing, head down and hand up. He wears a flowery crown on his curly hair and a goat skin on his shoulder. He is wearing high spartan shoes.
The ephebe rests on a round pedestal decorated with water leaves. The work is signed on the terrace: M. Amodio Napoli.
You will be undeniably seduced by its beauty and charisma.

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Period : End of XIXth century


Dimensions :
Height : 62 cm
Width : 23 cm

Weight : 9.5 kg This piece has an attribution mark,
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