Cup in bronze with brown patina and mythological subject from the Napoleon III period. It represents three winged putti, wearing vine leaves, holding a cup and bunches of grapes. A putto carries the quiver. The three putti are leaning against the foot of the cup, which is richly decorated with grapevines and bunches of grapes. It supports a bowl decorated with a Medusa head in the centre and vine branches around the edge. The bowl rests on a black Marble base with curved sides. The subject refers to the festivals of Bacchus, god of wine and drunkenness in Greco-Roman mythology, where satyrs and Bacchae drink from cups and dance.
19th century
Circa: 1860
Dim: W:29,5cm, D:29,5cm, H:37cm
Condition report: in good general condition, with minor chips at Marble and wear from use. Small black spots on the bowl.
- Reference :
- 2860
- Width :
- 30 (cm)
- Height :
- 37 (cm)
- Depth :
- 30 (cm)
- Identifier Exists:
- False
