19 century porcelain figurine bacchus old paris porcelain
- Condition: Used
mid-19th century.
Rarity!
The real beauty and charm of Old Paris. Extremely rare antique Parisian porcelain figure "Old Paris" of the mid-19th century: Bacchus with a bunch of grapes in his hand, sitting on a bearskin. The sculpture is made in the style of Jacob Petit Jacob Petit. Museum quality sculpture. Beautiful polychrome coloring, gilding.
Polychrome biscuit porcelain, porcelain stand.
Delicate, beautiful hand painting. Careful elaboration of the face, fingers. Amazing clear detailing in modeling and painting! Nobility of color.
Height 19 cm. Width 12 cm.
Good collectible condition! No visible damage, cracks, chips, abrasions, including manufacturing defects. On one hand there is yellowing, most likely related to time, but there is a possibility of an old restoration in this place.
According to mythology, Bacchus (Bacchus, Dionysus) was the son of Zeus, the creator of the vine and the deliverer from worries and sorrows. His attributes were grape leaves and vines. Bacchus himself, the god of wine, is depicted as a naked youth with a wreath of leaves and bunches of grapes on his head. A bunch of grapes symbolizes abundance and fullness of life.
Before you is a truly rare and unique thing, representing antique collectible value. Owning such a special, original thing is real happiness for a collector.
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