Combe, Taylor [Editor]: A description of the collection of ancient Marbles in the British Museum: with engravings (Band 2) ([S.l.], 1815)

PLATE XXIV.

A statue of a laughing Faun ; he is partly covered with the nebris
or skin of a hind, the legs of which are tied across his left shoulder.
The lower arms and the legs, below the knees, are modern, as is
also the upright piece of marble which supports the figure; these
restorations were executed by Algardi. That a pedum was originally
held in the left hand, is evident, as a portion of the ancient pedum
still remains attached to the upper part of the arm ; but we are not
equally certain that a syrinx was held in the right hand of the
statue. The legs are obviously incorrect, as from the great exertion
visible in the muscles of the knees and thighs, we must infer that
the figure was originally represented standing on tip-toe.

This statue formerly belonged to the Macarani family, and had
been for many years preserved in the Macarani Palace.

Height, 3 feet llf inches.

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