Large late C19th Italian Neapolitan ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze sculpture, after the antique, of Dionysus, known as “Narcissus”.
Neapolitan bronze casting probably by Chiurazzi foundry of the iconic bronze statue of Dionysus . The youthful god is depicted entirely naked except for a wine-skin slung over his shoulder , a grape-vine in his hair and wearing elaborate sandals, standing in a contrapposto pose . The circular base with a decorative cast edge of classical design.
This casting of the statue having been produced in a ‘faux excavation’ finish and patina, copying the antique original unearthed at Pompeii in 1862. The discovery was a sensation at the time and copies of this evocative bronze were highly sought after by collectors , classical scholars and ‘Grand Tourists’ alike .
The Greek god Dionysus, known as Bacchus to the Romans , is the god of wine , the grape harvest, ritual madness and celebration.
The original bronze statue is now exhibited in the Museo Naz
...ionale , Naples, Italy .
In excellent original condition with a dark green ‘faux excavation’ or ‘all’antica’ verdigris patination and surface.
H 26”
W 10”
D 10”
Italy. Naples c.1880
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Internal Reference: ML 229
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA926671
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 65cm (25.6inches)Width is 25cm (9.8inches)Depth is 25cm (9.8inches)
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