A rare 17th century bronze figural andiron depicting Bacchus
Circle of Nicolò Roccatagliata (1560-1629). A rare early 17th century Venetian bronze figural andiron depicting Bacchus. Here the god of wine is shown in contrapposto, wearing an elaborate garland of vine leaves and holding a cup of wine. The heavy gauge bronze is beautifully patinated and of excellent scale and presence. Raised on a later marble base. For a comparable pair of Bacchanalian figural andirons attributed to Roccatagliata, see: Sothebys, Old Master Sculpture & Works of Art, 6th July 2021, lot 43, est £8,000-12,000.
Measures - 36.5cm H (overall).
Circle of Nicolò Roccatagliata (1560-1629). A rare early 17th century Venetian bronze figural andiron depicting Bacchus. Here the god of wine is shown in contrapposto, wearing an elaborate garland of vine leaves and holding a cup of wine. The heavy gauge bronze is beautifully patinated and of excellent scale and presence. Raised on a later marble base. For a comparable pair of Bacchanalian figural andirons attributed to Roccatagliata, see: Sothebys, Old Master Sculpture & Works of Art, 6th July 2021, lot 43, est £8,000-12,000.
Measures - 36.5cm H (overall).
Circle of Nicolò Roccatagliata (1560-1629). A rare early 17th century Venetian bronze figural andiron depicting Bacchus. Here the god of wine is shown in contrapposto, wearing an elaborate garland of vine leaves and holding a cup of wine. The heavy gauge bronze is beautifully patinated and of excellent scale and presence. Raised on a later marble base. For a comparable pair of Bacchanalian figural andirons attributed to Roccatagliata, see: Sothebys, Old Master Sculpture & Works of Art, 6th July 2021, lot 43, est £8,000-12,000.
Measures - 36.5cm H (overall).