Faun
The faun is a half human - half goat (from the head to the waist being the human half) manifestation of forest and animal spirits which would help or hinder humans at whim. Romans believed fauns inspired fear in men traveling in lonely, remote or wild places. They were also capable of guiding humans in need.Shown here perched on a log.
Height 29"/73.5cm
Weight 35kg
Puck And Base
That mischievous imp of English folklore, also known as Robin Goodfellow. This trickster was immortalized in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with the inscription I'll put a girdle round about the earth in 40 minutes. Seen here seated on a low circular plinth.
Height 27.5"/70cm
Width 15"/38cm
Weight
Sphinx
These magnificent sphinxes are in the style of those used to adorn sarcophagi in the Imperial Roman Age, Circa II Century AD. In Greek Mythology it is said that the Sphinx lay outside Thebes and would ask a cryptic question of travellers passing by, devouring all who could not answer. Sown here on a tall plinth.
Height 31"/79cm
Width 43"/109cm
Weight 175kg
