13th Jul, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Attributed to the Workshop of Niccolo Roccatagliata (act.1593-1636): A Bronze Figure of Bacchus, standing pouring from a ewer in his left hand, a shell in his right hand, his right foot resting on a flask
31cm high
For a similar example described as a fire dog figure and attributed to the Roccatagliata Workshop (c.1590-1625), see Victoria & Albert Museum, accession numbers A.100-1910
Head broken off at the neck and re attached. Right hand broken of at the wrist and re attached, this area with white solder visible. The shell dish in this hand with a crack / repair.
Dents, scuffs and wear throughout. The most notable teo dents located at the left shoulder and bicep.
Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 13th Jul, 2024
The Summer Fine Sale offers nearly 450 lots of ceramics, Asian art, clocks, rugs, works of art and furniture, including a collection of 19th century Terracotta Campagna Urns from Raby Castle, County Durham, a Lock of Florence Nightingale's Hair, and a French Alabaster Figure Group of the Holy Family, probably made in South West France in the late 14th century. A Private Collection of English Pottery will be offered in twenty-three lots, including numerous Prattware and Creamware figures, and the sale will also include pieces of fine 19th century furniture and good early oak and walnut furniture.
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