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Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères
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Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Artsonline
Description

Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Brief Description:

This is a charming and beautifully modelled gilt bronze figure of a Bacchanalian Putto or Infant Bacchus by the French sculptor Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942), and attributed to the Susse Frères foundry.

The delightful figure depicts the youthful Bacchus standing nude in a playful pose, wearing a wonderfully detailed vine-leaf and grape headdress and carrying a profusion of grapes and vine leaves beneath one arm.

The subject is unmistakably Bacchanalian, the grapes and vine foliage referring to Bacchus (Dionysus), the Classical god of wine, fertility and revelry.

Beautifully cast with a rich golden finish, the sculpture has particularly attractive detail to the face, hands, feet, grapes and cascading vine leaves.

The bronze is signed “MALRIC” to the integral base for Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942).

The figure is raised upon a handsome green variegated marble plinth, which complements the warm gilded finish beautifully.

A small but exceptionally decorative French bronze with enormous character and a particularly appealing Classical subject.

Attributes:

French

Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942)

Signed MALRIC

Gilt bronze

Bacchanalian Putto / Infant Bacchus

Green variegated marble plinth

Early 20th century

Condition:

Condition:

Very good condition commensurate with age, with minor age-related surface wear to the gilt finish.

Please see the images, which form an integral part of the condition report.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 6'' | 15.2 cm

Width: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

Depth: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Gilt Bronze Bacchus Sculpture to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09638490
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Susse Frères foundry inscription on the base: casting by the Paris foundry.
Incised signature MALRIC on the base: French sculptor Charles Louis Malric.
Square nut on threaded rod beneath: early twentieth-century mounting method.
Gilding rubbed on knees and stomach: light handling wear over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
6.8cm (2.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234070
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Description
Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Brief Description:

This is a charming and beautifully modelled gilt bronze figure of a Bacchanalian Putto or Infant Bacchus by the French sculptor Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942), and attributed to the Susse Frères foundry.

fig 1. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 1. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

The delightful figure depicts the youthful Bacchus standing nude in a playful pose, wearing a wonderfully detailed vine-leaf and grape headdress and carrying a profusion of grapes and vine leaves beneath one arm.

“
The subject is unmistakably Bacchanalian, the grapes and vine foliage referring to Bacchus (Dionysus), the Classical god of wine, fertility and revelry.
Artsonline
fig 2. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 2. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Beautifully cast with a rich golden finish, the sculpture has particularly attractive detail to the face, hands, feet, grapes and cascading vine leaves.

The bronze is signed “MALRIC” to the integral base for Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942).

fig 3. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 3. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

The figure is raised upon a handsome green variegated marble plinth, which complements the warm gilded finish beautifully.

A small but exceptionally decorative French bronze with enormous character and a particularly appealing Classical subject.

fig 4. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 4. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Attributes:

French

Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942)

Signed MALRIC

Gilt bronze

Bacchanalian Putto / Infant Bacchus

Green variegated marble plinth

Early 20th century

Condition:

Condition:

Very good condition commensurate with age, with minor age-related surface wear to the gilt finish.

fig 5. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 5. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Please see the images, which form an integral part of the condition report.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 6'' | 15.2 cm

Width: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

Depth: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

fig 6. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 6. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 7. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 7. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 8. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 8. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 9. A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
fig 9. Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0012086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Gilt Bronze Bacchus Sculpture to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09638490
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Susse Frères foundry inscription on the base: casting by the Paris foundry.
Incised signature MALRIC on the base: French sculptor Charles Louis Malric.
Square nut on threaded rod beneath: early twentieth-century mounting method.
Gilding rubbed on knees and stomach: light handling wear over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
6.8cm (2.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234070
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A small gilt bronze sculpture depicting an infant Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes, set upon a square green marble plinth.
Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Marble
  • ColourGilt Gold
  • MotifsInfant putto, grape cluster, square plinth, vine leaf wreath
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 6.8 cm (3 in) x D 6.8 cm (3 in)

This early 20th-century French Classical sculpture portrays an infant Bacchus standing nude in a playful pose. Modelled by Charles Louis Malric for the Susse Frères foundry, the figure wears a vine-leaf and grape headdress and carries a profusion of grapes and cascading leaves beneath one arm. The bronze bears a rich golden finish and an integral base signed "MALRIC", and it stands upon a square green variegated marble plinth. Minor surface wear marks the gilt finish in keeping with its age. Measuring 15.2 cm high, 6.8 cm wide, and 6.8 cm deep, the piece sits well upon a mantelpiece in a traditional interior.

Gilt bronze, often referred to as ormolu, gained immense popularity in France during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Master bronze founders cast intricate mythological, classical, and allegorical figures, which were subsequently gilded to achieve a metallic finish.

Classical French bronze figures were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, followed by chasing to add decorative detail. Many were gilded with gold leaf or amalgams and mounted upon polished marble or porphyry bases.

Authentic French bronze figures often bear foundry stamps, such as Susse Freres or Barbedienne, along with sculptor signatures cast directly into the metal base. Original pieces display precise hand-chasing, appropriate weight, and natural wear to the gilded surfaces.

A small gilt bronze sculpture acts as an accent when positioned on a mantelpiece, stacked atop art books on a coffee table, or displayed inside a lit cabinet. The metallic warmth contrasts effectively against matte background walls and dark timber surfaces.

Clean gilt bronze using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristle brush to remove dust without stripping the gilded layer. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, and wipe marble plinths only with a damp cloth before drying thoroughly.
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