Bust of a Laughing Faun

circle of Luigi Valadier, c. 1775 - c. 1780

This is a reduced copy in bronze of a famous ancient marble sculpture, the so-called Albani Faun. Such copies were extremely popular among tourists visiting Italy and were therefore produced by countless artists. The faun, a sylvan demigod from Classical mythology, can be recognized by his goat’s horns and grin.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-16945
  • Dimensionsheight 58.0 cm x width 40.0 cm x depth 20.5 cm, width 20.7 cm x depth 15.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbrons, albast