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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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