Bronze ‘Bacchus as a Child’, after James Pradier, Napoleon III period — James Pradier — Bronze with gilt and dark green patina — 19th century

Bronze ‘Bacchus as a Child’, after James Pradier, Napoleon III period

19th century · Napoleon III

Available

€2,400

Reference : MA-0364

Description

Based on a composition by James Pradier, this Napoleon III-period bronze sculpture depicts Dionysus or Bacchus as a child held aloft by a female figure reclining on a lion skin. The cast features a gilt patina on the figures, contrasting with the dark green of the rocky base. The sculptor’s signature appears on the base, together with the inscription « Hors concours ». The piece measures 51 cm in height, 54 cm in width and 30 cm in depth.

Details

Period
19th century
Style
Napoleon III
Material
Bronze with gilt and dark green patina
Dimensions
H 51 cm – L 54 cm x 30 cm
Availability
One of a kind
Artist
James Pradier
Condition
Not specified
Location
Belgium

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Dealer

L'Egide

Brussels, Belgium

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