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Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus
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Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

This is an old piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with an old gilt finish

It is in generally good condition with an aged finish

The bracket is 5

15” high,11” x 7 ” on top

ST95

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Gilt Bacchus Wall Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145057
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ST95
Description
Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

This is an old piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with an old gilt finish

It is in generally good condition with an aged finish

The bracket is 5

15” high,11” x 7 ” on top

ST95

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gilt Bacchus Wall Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145057
Dealers Internal Ref
ST95
Elmgarden
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A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface.
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Archive I A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface.

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

Archive II A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface. View II
Archive III A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface.
Archive V A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface. View V
Archive VI A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface. View VI
Archive VII A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface. View VII
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A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface.
Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus
Ref: SA1145057
A high-relief gold-painted wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling facial expression, and a carved beard against a wooden surface.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialGilt Plaster, Paint
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsSatyr horns, Pointed ears, Carved beard, Grapevine crown
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This nineteenth-century wall plaque takes the form of a classical revival wall mask depicting the mythological figure Bacchus. Cast in hard plaster, the piece has an antique gold paint finish over a darker base, with pointed ears, small horns, a smiling expression, a carved beard, and a grapevine crown adorning the head. The surface shows visible aging with wear and patination across the relief features and the textured hair. Measuring 38 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 34 cm deep, the mask is well-suited for display on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library or study. It mounts directly to a vertical surface as a decorative architectural accent.

FAQs

A Bacchus wall mask is a high-relief decorative sculpture depicting the Roman god of wine, revelry, and theatre, often styled with vine leaves, grapes, horns, or satyr-like facial features.

These decorative items are commonly crafted from cast plaster, composition material, terracotta, or bronze, finished with gold leaf, paint, or patinated metal washes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit age-appropriate wear to gilding, natural oxidisation in crevices, cast seams along the back, and integrated iron or wire hanging loops.

Mount the piece as an accent within a gallery wall, above a mantlepiece, or in a dark-toned study alongside dark wood furniture and leather upholstery.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush or dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water and chemical solvents that damage the gilded layer.
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