Bust Of Smiling Faun Signed Vallmitjana, Terracotta From The XIX Eme Century

Beautiful terracotta bust representing a mischievous and smiling faun.
very beautiful terracotta from the second half of the 19th century signed at the back Vallmitjana for Venanci Vallmitjana y Barnaby (1828-1919).
this large, mischievous and expressive bust of a fauna is represented slightly turned three-quarters, it rests on a beautiful terracotta pedestal.
the face of the faun is very nicely treated with many details, particular care has been taken in this terracotta.
he wears a big smile, his eyes are very expressive, he wears a crown of grapes and vine branches.
his pointed ears stand out from his hair and beard which blends into his hairy chest.
he seems to come out of a bacchanalia and has a lecherous side.
the many details are very finely processed and despite its age it is in very good condition.
the original patina of the terracotta is very beautiful and highlights these many details.
Venanci Vallmitjana was a well-known and renowned sculptor in Spain in Barcelona in the 19th century. Debossed signature on the back of the bust.
a very beautiful bust of very expressive fauna, a beautiful terracotta of very good quality.

dimensions:
39 cm high.

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