Bronze bust "Antinous as Dionysus" H30 - F. Barbedienne colas (Bacchus)

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Bronze bust "Antinous as Dionysus" H30 - F. Barbedienne colas (Bacchus)

Name: Bronze bust 'Antinous as Dionysus' H30 - F. Barbedienne colas (Bacchus)
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 6CJ9VFRTLA
Price: 1850 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

By Gallery des Victoires

Period 19th century

Style Rome and ancient Greece

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Galerie des Victoires

75002 Paris

Display phone number +33 6 10 14 84 97

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Description

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Bronze sculpture, Paris circa 1870.
Depicting the bust of the famous Antinous, favorite of Emperor Hadrian,
Depicted as Bacchus, his hair held back by a turban braided with vine branches.
Beautiful work based on the antique, with an original nuanced patina and fine chiseling.
Intaglio signature of the founder Ferdinand Barbedienne and Colas stamp.
Inspired by the busts of Antinous and Ariadne, from the collection of the Marquis Campana in Rome.
Height 29.5 cm

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), primarily known for his bronze foundry, joined forces in 1838 with the mechanic Achille Collas (1795-1859), inventor of the bronze reproduction process and art objects.

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Rome and ancient Greece (Bronze sculptures of Rome and ancient Greece Style)
Period	19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892)
Height (cm)	30
Materials	Patinated Bronze