Furniture, Works of Art, Arms and Armour - 25th March 2015

Lot 387

After the antique. A late 19th century Italian bronze model of Narcissus

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £950

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Description

After the antique. A late 19th century Italian bronze model of Narcissus, the circular base signed 'SOMMER, NAPOLI', 62.9cm high, 24cm diameter.

Narcissus was discovered in August 1862 in a humble Pompeian house and was displayed soon afterwards in the Museo Nazionale.