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High Relief Plaque of Bacchinalian Faun
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High Relief Plaque of Bacchinalian Faun

18th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 23 November 2024 · Cella
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Fascinating, pretty, possibly 18th century small French Grand Tour patinated bronze high relief portrait plaque of a mythological faun in the manner of Clodion in a gilt bronze Rococo frame with integral hanging ring. Slight losses to the edge of the plaque where it has been crudely cut to fit the frame. Rare beautiful little item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.8cm (3.46")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Carved Wood Faun Plaque to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1106922
Dealers Internal Reference
CA970
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Fascinating, pretty, possibly 18th century small French Grand Tour patinated bronze high relief portrait plaque of a mythological faun in the manner of Clodion in a gilt bronze Rococo frame with integral hanging ring. Slight losses to the edge of the plaque where it has been crudely cut to fit the frame. Rare beautiful little item.
Height
8.8cm (3.46")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Carved Wood Faun Plaque to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106922
Dealers Internal Ref
CA970
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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Archive I An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

High Relief Plaque of Bacchinalian Faun

Archive II An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View IV
Archive V An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View V
Archive VI An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View VI
Archive VII An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View VII
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Cella

Cella
Telephone 020 8299 4945
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London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
Items For Sale 75
Items Sold 305
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An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame.
High relief plaque of Bacchinalian faun
Ref: SA1106922
An oval wooden high relief plaque depicting a faun mask, set inside an ornate gilded frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWood, Gilt
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFaun mask, High relief carving, Gilded acanthus frame, Mythological figures
  • SizeH 8.8 cm (3 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Bacchanalian motifs depicting fauns, satyrs, and followers of Bacchus gained immense popularity during the Renaissance and were frequently revived in the Baroque and Grand Tour periods for decorative interior architecture.

These decorative pieces typically feature a carved central element crafted from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, or oak, often mounted within a gilded gesso or carved wood frame.

Authentic period carvings exhibit tool marks consistent with hand chisels, natural oxidisation of the wood, shrinkage cracks, and older construction techniques on the reverse rather than modern resin casting or machine routing.

This piece can be mounted on a solid colour wall within a gallery arrangement or displayed above a mantelpiece to add sculptural depth, texture, and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the condition by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and radiators, avoiding liquid polishes, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber splitting.
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