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Most Mysterious Faun

Result EUR116,000
Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 17 September 2022 - 14:00 (CEST) - 18, boulevard des Nations - 69960 Corbas

In this highly eclectic sale, Sebastian Vrancx’s virtuosity was surpassed by a surprise bid for a sculpture.

19th century Period, Jeune faune en marbre veiné, 104 x 28 x 16 cm/40.94 x 11.02... Most Mysterious Faun

19th century Period, Jeune faune en marbre veiné, 104 x 28 x 16 cm/40.94 x 11.02 x 6.29 in.
Result: €116,000

The three-dimensional world produced the day's overall winner when a striking veined marble group sculpted in the round, representing a Young Faun (104 x 28 x 16 cm/40.9 x 11 x 6.3 in, see photo) in a style evoking classical antiquity, believed to date to the 19th century,…
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Saturday 17 September 2022 - 14:00 (CEST) - Live
18, boulevard des Nations - 69960 Corbas
Bérard - Péron
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