BRONZE AND MARBLE CUP WITH A MYTHOLOGICAL SUBJECT

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A bronze cup with a brown patina, depicting a mythological subject from the Napoleon III period . It represents three winged cupids, their hair adorned with vine leaves, holding a cup and bunches of grapes. A putto carries the quiver. The three cupids lean against the base of the cup, which is richly decorated with vine leaves and bunches of grapes. It supports a basin adorned in the center with a Medusa head and decorated with vine leaves around the rim. The cup rests on a black marble base with curved sides. The subject refers to the festivals of Bacchus , the god of wine and revelry in Greco-Roman mythology, where satyrs and Bacchantes drink from cups and dance.

19th century

Circa: 1860

Dim: L:29.5cm, D:29.5cm, H:37cm

Condition report : In good overall condition, with minor chips to the marble and signs of wear consistent with age. Small black stains on the basin.