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19th Century Bronze Bacchus Group of Two Putti Playing with Grapes
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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19th Century Bronze Bacchus Group of Two Putti Playing with Grapes

19th century
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A classical 19th century bronze group of two young putti playing on the ground amongst grape vines.

Batch 38 MF AEZZE

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Putti Group Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA1053260
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SKU00002151
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Description
A classical 19th century bronze group of two young putti playing on the ground amongst grape vines.

Batch 38 MF AEZZE

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Putti Group Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053260
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002151
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two playful putti with grapes set on an oval naturalistic base.
19th Century Bronze Bacchus Group of Two Putti Playing with Grapes
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Bacchanalian bronzes depict classical mythological themes associated with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, often featuring putti or cherubs engaged with grapes and vines. Popularised during the 19th century across Europe, these works drew heavy inspiration from Greco-Roman classical antiquity.

Most 19th-century bronze sculptures were cast using the lost-wax process (cire perdue) or sand casting. Once cast, artisans chased the surface details by hand and applied chemical patinas to achieve rich tonal depth, ranging from deep dark brown to golden bronze hues.

Authentic period bronzes display refined hand-chasing on hair, features, and drapery, with natural patination that wears gently on high points. They typically possess foundry marks, artist signatures, or cold-stamp numbers, along with a heavy, solid weight characteristic of quality alloy casting.

Display the sculpture as a focal point on a mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or within a curated bookshelf alcove. Pairing dark patinated bronzes alongside contemporary textured ceramics, books, or warm directional lighting creates an appealing contrast.

Dust the bronze regularly with a clean, soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristle brush. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once or twice a year, buffing gently with a dry cotton cloth while avoiding harsh liquid cleansers.
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