BRONZE "BACCHANTE" STATUE, 19TH CENTURY

Brown patina bronze statue of a Bacchante. She wears a flowing tunic revealing her breasts and legs, and holds a bunch of grapes, the symbol of Bacchus. In Roman mythology, Bacchae (or Maenads in Greek) are worshippers of Bacchus (Dionysus). They took part in festivals held in the god's honor, where they danced wildly, sometimes in the company of Satyrs, waving tambourines and cymbals. Often drunk, they are associated with lust. Our figure stands on a stepped base of Griotte red marble. Named after the Morello cherry for its deep, rich color, Rouge Griotte was the preferred marble for royal apartments in the 18th century.

19th century

Circa: 1870

Dim: W:24cm, D:19cm, H:60cm.

Condition report Good overall condition, with micro-chips on the marble corners.