Near Life-Size Bacchus Statue after Sansovino, Early 20th Century

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Near Life-Size Bacchus Statue after Sansovino, Early 20th CenturyA compelling, near life size garden figure of Bacchus, after the celebrated model by Jacopo Sansovino, whose original 16th century sculpture is now held in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello. Conceived for a Florentine garden, the composition remains one of the most spirited depictions of the god of wine. This early 20th century interpretation captures that same sense of movement and ease. Bacchus stands in an elegant contrapposto, crowned with ivy and

The piece has a great patina

It was created

It’s very form being considered perfect

visited the Minster

The terracotta is iron-rich giving it its wonderful colour

An interpretation of the Venus de’ Medici

An exceptional Parisian salon or occasional chair

With a wonderfully worn top resting upon a delicately crafted ‘Bird Cage’

one with a wooden grill

sand and verdigris green colours - layers of incredible patina

flanked by two contrasting allegorical figures

They will add immense drama and presence to any garden