Wildlife Bronze Musician Resting On A Turtle

Elegant bronze representing, according to the antique, a faun playing an instrument placed on a turtle. Important white veined red marble base. Height: 26.5 cm. Excellent condition and beautiful patina. The Faun is a legendary creature from Roman mythology. He is often confused, because he shares common attributes, with the satyrs of Greek mythology. The turtle is a symbol of eternity, well-being, harmony and fertility. The turtle appears both in art and in popular culture and has different symbolisms depending on the culture of each region. A symbol of slowness in Europe, it symbolizes fertility in Africa and plays a cosmogonic role in pre-Columbian America and Asia, where it is also a symbol of longevity. Do not hesitate to visit our site and its multiple offers: https://www.lecentrevilleantiquites.com/, to contact us.