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C19th Large Bronze Sculpture of Bacchanalian Group
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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C19th Large Bronze Sculpture of Bacchanalian Group

19th century
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Good C19th large bronze sculpture of Bacchanalian group; finely cast with a good rich patination; the central figure of young Bacchus, his left arm raised holding his libation cup and a wine cup in his right hand. The two playful attending cherubs behind him, one squeezing a bunch of grapes into the wine cup. Raised on an oval carrara marble plinth base with a moulded edge.

French circa 1860

Very good condition with a good colour and patina

Dimensions (ins) 16.5 high x 16 wide x 12 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
41.9cm (16.50")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Bronze Bacchanalian Group Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA897760
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R1074
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Description
Good C19th large bronze sculpture of Bacchanalian group; finely cast with a good rich patination; the central figure of young Bacchus, his left arm raised holding his libation cup and a wine cup in his right hand. The two playful attending cherubs behind him, one squeezing a bunch of grapes into the wine cup. Raised on an oval carrara marble plinth base with a moulded edge.

French circa 1860

Very good condition with a good colour and patina

Dimensions (ins) 16.5 high x 16 wide x 12 deep

Height
41.9cm (16.50")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Bronze Bacchanalian Group Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA897760
Dealers Internal Ref
R1074
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A nineteenth-century dark bronze sculpture depicting three Bacchanalian putti with grape clusters and cups, mounted on a circular white marble plinth.
C19th large bronze sculpture of Bacchanalian group
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These sculptures depict mythological scenes associated with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, frequently featuring jovial putti or cherubs adorned with grapevine motifs, goblets, and draped textiles. Popularised during the Neoclassical and 19th-century European revival periods, these bronzes draw direct inspiration from Classical antiquity and Renaissance art.

Most 19th-century bronzes were produced using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, employing an alloy predominantly made of copper, tin, and zinc. The cast sculptures were meticulously hand-chased to refine surface detail and treated with chemical patination before being mounted onto marble or bronze plinths.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display crisp hand-chased surface details, natural patination wear consistent with age, and high structural density. Look for historical foundry marks or signatures, seamlessly chased seam lines, and original underside mounting hardware joining the bronze to its stone base.

A dark patinated bronze sculpture offers rich visual contrast when positioned on a minimalist sideboard, console table, or within an architectural bookcase. Juxtaposing classical figural motifs against contemporary backdrops such as matte plaster, honed stone, or natural timber accentuates the sculptures silhouette.

Dust the bronze surface regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or a clean, dry natural-bristle brush to reach detailed crevices. Avoid chemical solvents and water; instead, maintain the original patina by applying a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buffing gently.
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