Code 908-43

A Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Ewers with Bacchanalian Scenes-Late 1800's

Good Antique Condition -  Minor Rubs to Patination – Period Third Empire (1852-1870)

These antique French patinated bronze ewers depict very “busy” and mischievous Bacchanalian putti  at play.  A cherub sits atop the handle holding an item in his hands.  The musicians are putti  with horns, drums and possibly a flute and two dancing putti on either side;  a cherub is pulling a goat by its horns towards the cart the goat should be pulling;  a putto is sitting in the cart trying to steer, while two other putti are pushing and pulling the cart towards the goat. 

The ornamentation is that of grapes  and grape vines, rams’ heads, beading, stylized acanthus leaves, and birds.

H=12 3/4

$7,200

Le Louvre Antiques

1400 Slocum Street

Dallas, TX  75207

214-742-2605    FAX: 214-742-2639

www.lelouvre-antiques.com

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