Identification title(s): bust of a laughing faun. Object type: sculpture object number: bk-16945. Description: the head, slightly turned to the right, has curly locks of hair and a slightly opened mouth; a buck gland on the neck. Behind the chest a square plate with raised side pieces to attach the original marble pedestal in late renaissance style. Manufacture. Manufacturer: sculptor:
luigi valadier (1726–1785)
(area of) place of manufacture: rome. Dating: ca. 1775 - ca. 1780. Physical characteristics: bronze, alabaster. Material: bronze agate alabaster (mineral) technique: patination. Dimensions: h 58. 0 cm (with base) × w 40. 0 cm × d 20. 5 cm, base: w 20. 7 cm × d 15. 7 cm. Topicwhat: satyrs, fauns, sileni. Acquisition and rights: acquisition: transfer of management 1960. Date: ca. 1775 - ca. 1780.
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