Bacchus, or The Allegory of Autumn, carved in ivory in the r - Lot 276

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Bacchus, or The Allegory of Autumn, carved in ivory in the r - Lot 276
Bacchus, or The Allegory of Autumn, carved in ivory in the round. Standing, the god holds a bunch of grapes and a cup before him; his head is crowned with an interlaced design of grape stalks and vine leaves, and his body is draped in a garment held in place by a belt. Late 18th century Height: 20.5 cm – Gross weight: 485 g On a blackened wooden base painted to resemble marble Height: 7.2 cm (cracks) Identified CITES species: Elephantidae spp. A CITES certificate No. FR2607510326-K will be issued to the purchaser. This allegorical piece can be compared to the Four Seasons series created in the 1770s by the ivory carver Jean-Antoine Belleteste (Dieppe, 1731–1811) (OA. 6196–6199). This set draws inspiration from the marble sculptures in the park at Versailles, works by the great masters of French sculpture. It is therefore not surprising that this theme was rendered in numerous variations during the 18th century, particularly in ivory. Philippe Malgouyres, in fact, mentions several “Four Seasons” series executed in this material during that period, particularly in the Dieppe region. Reference: P. Malgouyres, Renaissance and Modern Ivory Works: The Louvre Museum Collection, Louvre Editions, Paris, 2010, pp. 70–71. Expert: Cabinet Fligny.
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