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Bronze a Figure of Bacchus Copied from Pompeian Original
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Bronze a Figure of Bacchus Copied from Pompeian Original

19th century
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Bronze a figure of Bacchus; after a model by Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929). A large reproduction of a bronze figure of Bacchus (Dionysus), the Roman god of wine, discovered in Pompeii in 1862, and today in the Museo Nazionale Archaeologico in Naples. Long thought to be a figure of the youth Narcissus, he stands looking downwards, left foot forward, naked except for sandals and a small animal skin around left arm, his right hand raised in admonition. The statuette is fixed to a circular separately cast base, decorated with palmette pattern. In very good condition and with a lovely patinated finish. 640mm high, 310mm wide and 260mm deep. Italian. Circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Bronze Figure of Bacchus to the 1890s.

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SA1067530
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Bronze a figure of Bacchus; after a model by Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929).
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A large reproduction of a bronze figure of Bacchus (Dionysus), the Roman god of wine, discovered in Pompeii in 1862, and today in the Museo Nazionale Archaeologico in Naples.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

Long thought to be a figure of the youth Narcissus, he stands looking downwards, left foot forward, naked except for sandals and a small animal skin around left arm, his right hand raised in admonition. The statuette is fixed to a circular separately cast base, decorated with palmette pattern. In very good condition and with a lovely patinated finish. 640mm high, 310mm wide and 260mm deep. Italian. Circa 1890.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Bronze Figure of Bacchus to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067530
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Warren Farm Stables
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Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
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Bronze A Figure Of Bacchus Copied From Pompeian Original
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Grand Tour bronzes are nineteenth-century souvenir castings of famous ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. Produced primarily in Italy and France, these statues were purchased by European aristocracy completing educational travels across classical sites.

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Authentic period casts exhibit fine chasing detail, natural wear on high points, substantial weight, and seamless joints. Foundry stamps, maker signatures, or evidence of age-appropriate patination also distinguish period examples from modern reproductions.

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