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ROBERT CAUER THE ELDER (GERMAN, 1831-1893), A MARBLE SCULPTURE 'THE LISTENING FAUN' LATE 19TH CENTURY, DATED 18** Wearing a goatskin, sat leaning against a tree-stump, holding his pipes in his right hand, on a naturalistic base carved with a lizard, signed indistinctly R. Cauer **** 18** approximately 80cm high, 66cm wide Please note: This lot will be available to view at Donnington Priory, Newbury and collection is from there only following purchase. Provenance: Property of a Lady of title The son of Emil Cauer the Elder and a member of the large German family of sculptors, Robert Cauer the Elder was born in Dresden in 1831. After studying at the Academy of Art in Dusseldorf from 1851 to 1855 under Wilhelm von Schadow, Cauer joined his father and elder brother, Karl, and worked in the family studio in Kreuznach. In 1870, Cauer, together with his brother Karl, set up an atelier in Rome. Remaining there until 1889, this period of Cauer's career was to be the most productive and successful. The present work, formerly titled 'Der Lauschender Faun', was carved by Cauer during the latter years of his stay in Rome. It is not known how many times the sculptor produced the composition, but the Official Catalogue of the Fine Art Department: London International Exhibition 1862 records that Cauer exhibited several works- including item 885 "A faun playing on the flute". Another example, dated 1887, sold with pedestal Christie's 19th Century Works of Art, 31st October 1996, lot 430 £17,250 Condition Report: Weathered and now with loss to surface- granulated surface 'sugared' in areas. Varying stains, signs of fissure to left arm. Signature and inscription is very difficult to read and is obscured by dirt and rubbed making areas illegible. Please see numerous additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer