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C19th Vienna Charger, Depicting Bachus + Ariane.
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C19th Vienna Charger, Depicting Bachus + Ariane.

19th century
Description

A fine quality late 19th century Vienna porcelain plaque depicting Bachus + Ariane. Having a pierced articulated gallery surround.

In the legend of Bacchus and Ariadne, the god Bacchus (Dionysus in Greek mythology) falls in love with Ariadne, a princess who has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover, Theseus. Bacchus, initially seen as a figure of riotous bacchanalia, is captivated by Ariadne's beauty and the despair she faces.

Batch 83 R DBZZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Vienna Porcelain Charger to the 19th Century.

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SA1144707
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SKU00002509
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A fine quality late 19th century Vienna porcelain plaque depicting Bachus + Ariane. Having a pierced articulated gallery surround.
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In the legend of Bacchus and Ariadne, the god Bacchus (Dionysus in Greek mythology) falls in love with Ariadne, a princess who has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover, Theseus.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Bacchus, initially seen as a figure of riotous bacchanalia, is captivated by Ariadne's beauty and the despair she faces.

Batch 83 R DBZZN

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Vienna Porcelain Charger to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144707
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002509
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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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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An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne.
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Archive I An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne.

C19th Vienna Charger, Depicting Bachus + Ariane.

Archive II An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. View II
Archive III An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. View III
Archive IV An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. View IV
Archive V An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. View V
Archive VI An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. View VI
Archive VII An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne. View VII
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An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne.
C19th Vienna charger, depicting Bachus + Ariane.
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An oval 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger with a pierced gilded rim surrounding a painted classical scene depicting Bacchus and Ariadne.
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  • ObjectDecorative Chargers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourGold and Multicolour
  • MotifsPierced reticulated rim, Classical mythological scene, Gilded lattice border, Overglaze enamel painting
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century decorative charger is formed from porcelain with overglaze enamel painting and a gilded lattice border. The oval piece displays a classical mythological scene within a pierced reticulated rim finished in gold and multicolour tones. The central hand-painted tableau depicts Bacchus and Ariadne on the island of Naxos, accompanied by attendants and cherubs amongst rocky landscape details. The outer edge features an intricate pierced reticulated gallery surround with a textured gilded finish. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 31 cm wide and 24 cm deep, this nineteenth-century Vienna plaque is suitable for display within a grand Regency interior scheme. Placed above a sideboard on a console table or within a dedicated display cabinet, the object functions as a focal wall or tabletop decorative art piece. The neoclassical design suits traditional reception rooms, dining spaces or studies where historical porcelain collections are exhibited.

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Vienna porcelain refers to ceramics produced by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in Vienna or late 19th-century European workshops operating in the Vienna style. These ceramics are characterised by classical mythological artwork, elaborate gilding, and detailed enamel painting.

These chargers were crafted from hard-paste porcelain clay fired at high temperatures. Figurative compositions were rendered using overglaze enamels, while borders featured applied gold leaf or liquid gold gilding over pierced, reticulated lattice structures.

Authentic pieces frequently bear an underglaze blue shield or beehive mark on the reverse. Period items exhibit precise execution in figurative enamelling, correct porcelain density, and natural wear patterns along the unglazed foot rim.

Decorative chargers can be mounted on wall surfaces with specialist plate hangers or supported on stands atop a console table or sideboard. Placing neoclassical imagery against simplified modern backdrops creates an effective visual contrast.

Gilded porcelain requires dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to protect delicate surface enamels. Abrasive chemical cleaners, water immersion, and harsh solvents must be avoided to prevent the degradation of gilded highlights.
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