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Italian Antique (Early 20thc) Large Bronze Statue of a Boy (Baccus?) Eating Grapes
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Italian Antique (Early 20thc) Large Bronze Statue of a Boy (Baccus?) Eating Grapes

1900 - 1920
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Italian (?) antique (early 20thC) large bronze statue of a boy (Bacchus?) eating grapes. Signed on the base but I cannot read it. Ca. 58cm high x 24cm wide x 11cm deep, weight: 7.5kg.

Excellent condition.

A statue of a naked boy with grapes most commonly refers to depictions of the Roman god Bacchus (or Greek Dionysus), who is frequently shown as a young, naked figure holding or consuming grapes, the fruit associated with his domain of wine and revelry.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Italian Bronze Boy Sculpture to the 1910s.

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SA1167947
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Description
Italian (?) antique (early 20thC) large bronze statue of a boy (Bacchus?) eating grapes. Signed on the base but I cannot read it. Ca. 58cm high x 24cm wide x 11cm deep, weight: 7.5kg.

Excellent condition.

fig 1. A dark patinated bronze statue depicting a standing boy holding a cluster of grapes in his raised right hand.
fig 1. Italian Antique (Early 20thc) Large Bronze Statue of a Boy (Baccus?) Eating Grapes

A statue of a naked boy with grapes most commonly refers to depictions of the Roman god Bacchus (or Greek Dionysus), who is frequently shown as a young, naked figure holding or consuming grapes, the fruit associated with his domain of wine and revelry.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Italian Bronze Boy Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167947
Dealers Internal Ref
AD689
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark patinated bronze statue depicting a standing boy holding a cluster of grapes in his raised right hand.
Italian Antique (early 20thC) Large Bronze Statue of a Boy (Baccus?) Eating Grapes
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Classical bronze sculptures depicting mythological figures or youths, such as Bacchus, frequently originated in Italy, inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity and the Grand Tour tradition where classical motifs were recreated for private collectors.

These sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique or sand casting methods, followed by manual chasing to refine structural details before applying a chemical patina finish.

Authentic period bronzes generally exhibit crisp surface chasing, balanced casting weight, proper join lines, and subtle surface oxidisation or patina wear consistent with age rather than uniform modern paint.

Place the sculpture on a marble plinth, a dark wooden sideboard, or within a dedicated display alcove to allow the dark patinated metal to contrast cleanly against modern background finishes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and periodically apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax with a soft brush before buffing gently to guard against atmospheric moisture.
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