Are bronze sculptures cast?

Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.

Who is famous for bronze sculptures?

Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.

What is the meaning of bronze sculpture?

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How can I tell if a bronze sculpture is real?

To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

How can I tell how old a bronze sculpture is?

Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who made the first bronze sculpture?

No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Which is the famous Chola bronze sculpture?

Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

Are bronze sculptures worth anything?

Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.

Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?

The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

How did Giacometti make his bronze sculptures?

To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.

What is the name of the famous bronze sculpture of a man created by Auguste Rodin?

One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

Bronze Sculpture Bacchus

Follower of Bacchus - Bronze Sculpture by Unknown Italian Artist Late 1800, Late 1800

$4,466

H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in

Follower of Bacchus - Bronze Sculpture by Unknown Italian Artist Late 1800

Located in Roma, IT

Follower of Bacchus is an original bronze sculpture realized by an Italian Sculptor in the end of the XIX century.

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Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Silenus and Infant Bacchus, Italy

$7,950

H 35 in W 14 in D 15 in

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Silenus and Infant Bacchus, Italy

By Thyllmani

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th Century bronze sculpture titled "Silene et Bacchus" Silenus and Bacchus signed by Italian artist France Giuseppe Thymani ( 1862-1936).

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherubs Putti Sculpture

$4,500

H 25 in W 24 in D 14 in

French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherubs Putti Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherub Putti Grouping Sculpture Weighing Approximately 80 lbs.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1970s Bronze French Bacchus Boy Sculpture with Wings and Grapes

$2,938

H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 25.6 in

1970s Bronze French Bacchus Boy Sculpture with Wings and Grapes

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Bronze French Bacchus Boy Sculpture with Wings and Grapes.

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Late 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Figure Of Bacchus

$1,562

H 14.38 in Dm 5.91 in

Grand Tour Bronze Figure Of Bacchus

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A 19th century Italian grand tour bronze figure of Bacchus with a goat over his shoulders Circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Classical 19th Century Bacchus Bronze Group

$5,161

H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in

Classical 19th Century Bacchus Bronze Group

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing 19th century French Bacchus influenced bronze group, depicting two putti playing with a ram, garlands of vine leaves and grapes. Signed.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Of Bacchus

$2,400

H 19 in Dm 8 in

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Of Bacchus

Located in Essex, MA

Cast at Fonderia Sommer in Naples. These were known to be in bars and used as cigarette lighters. Standing Bacchus holding a snake. Foundry signature on base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Follower of Bacchus, Original Bronze Sculpture by Italian Master End of 1800

$4,466

H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in

Follower of Bacchus, Original Bronze Sculpture by Italian Master End of 1800

Located in Roma, IT

Follower of Bacchus is an original bronze sculpture realized by an Italian Sculptor in the end of the XIX century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bacchus with Woman on Marble Base

$985

H 22 in W 12 in D 10 in

Bronze Bacchus with Woman on Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Beautiful even when standing still the Bronze Bacchus with Woman on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Bacchus w...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Victorian Bronze Relief Sculpture of Bacchus on an Oak Plaque

$950

H 9 in W 6 in D 1 in

19th Century Victorian Bronze Relief Sculpture of Bacchus on an Oak Plaque

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th Century Victorian Bronze Relief Sculpture of Bacchus on an Oak Plaque.

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Antique 1880s British High Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Influenced Clodion Group

$5,705

H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Influenced Clodion Group

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century patinated silvered bronze Bacchus influenced group. Signed; Clodion.

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Bacchus in the style of Ponce Jacquiot

$9,500

H 9 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

18th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Bacchus in the style of Ponce Jacquiot

By Ponce Jacquiot

Located in Kittery Point, ME

A young Bacchus cast in bronze, the Roman god of wine, half kneels half sits on a rock while holding grapes in one hand raised above his head and a cup in the other, his head tilted ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

ANCIENT RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF DIONYSOS (BACCHUS) ROMAN EMPIRE 1ST CENTURY AD, 1st Century A.D.

$25,858

H 3.27 in W 2.01 in

ANCIENT RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF DIONYSOS (BACCHUS) ROMAN EMPIRE 1ST CENTURY AD

Located in Milan, IT

This bronze sculpture is an exquisitely detailed representation of the god Dionysos, whose cult was one of the most popular in ancient times. Here, the god is nude, with a mantle tha...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Clodion Classical Bacchus Dancing Group

$7,470

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Bronze Clodion Classical Bacchus Dancing Group

By Clodion France

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An amusing classical 19th century bronze study of Bacchus influenced lovers dancing with a child at their feet, mounted on a Green marble base. Signed; Clodion.

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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Classical Style Bust of Bacchus in Patinated Bronze with Vine Leaves

$6,934

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in

Classical Style Bust of Bacchus in Patinated Bronze with Vine Leaves

Located in Marbella, ES

An imposing, patinated bronze bust depicting Bacchus (Dionysus), the classical god of wine and fertility, identified by his crown of leaves and grapevines.

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Late 20th Century Busts

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Bronze

18th Italian bronze statuette of a Satyr and the Young Bacchus

$10,187

H 11.23 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

18th Italian bronze statuette of a Satyr and the Young Bacchus

Located in York, GB

This fine bronze cast, with a golden patina, represents and 18th century bronze version of the famous ancient marble 'Satyr with young Bacchus' that was formerly in the Farnese colle...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

ZuraSon of Bacchus by Zura — Mythological Figure in Motion, 2025

$25,000

H 36 in W 48 in D 60 in

Son of Bacchus by Zura — Mythological Figure in Motion

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A dynamic and expressive mixed media sculpture, "Son of Bacchus" embodies movement, freedom, and mythological exuberance. Rendered in luminous turquoise and soft light blue tones, th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique A Gilt Bronze Figure of A Nymph Bringing Bacchus to Life

$850

H 5.125 in Dm 2 in

Antique A Gilt Bronze Figure of A Nymph Bringing Bacchus to Life

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A Gilt Bronze. Figure of A Nymph Bringing Bacchus to Life.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cipri Adolf Bermann, German, 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Bacchus Herm Term

$3,250Sale Price|34% Off

H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in

Cipri Adolf Bermann, German, 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Bacchus Herm Term

By Cipri Adolf Bermann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cipri Adolf Bermann (German, 1862-1942) a very fine 19th century gilt-bronze miniature figure of a Bacchus Herm, depicting Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, the god of the grape harve...

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Antique Early 1900s German Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Group of Two Putti Playing with Grapes

$3,803

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Group of Two Putti Playing with Grapes

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A classical 19th century bronze group of two young putti playing on the ground amongst grape vines.

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI pair of gilt bronze masks representing Bacchus or satyrs

$1,057

H 7 in W 12 in D 13 in

Louis XVI pair of gilt bronze masks representing Bacchus or satyrs

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing pair of gilt bronze masks representing Bacchus or satyrs, dating from the Louis XVI period (18th century).

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century

$3,020

H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in

A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century Proven...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Les Enfants de Bacchus" A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti

$4,113 / set

H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

"Les Enfants de Bacchus" A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti

By A. Vetu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Les Enfants de Bacchus" A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti One symbolizing Flora, bearing crown and garlands of flowers, the other one the Grape-vine. Resting on ...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus w/ Gilt Floral Wreath

$5,500

H 12.5 in W 7 in D 6 in

19th Century Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus w/ Gilt Floral Wreath

Located in Beachwood, OH

Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus with Gilt Floral Wreath, 19th Century F. Barbedienne foundry, A. Collas Reduction Mechanique stamp on back Gilt bronze 12.5 x 7 x 6 inches Antin...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

J. B. Germain (1841-1910) Bas Relief Bronze Tondo of Bacchus with Young Satyr

$2,995

H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

J. B. Germain (1841-1910) Bas Relief Bronze Tondo of Bacchus with Young Satyr

By Jean-Baptiste Germain

Located in Germantown, MD

Jean-Baptiste Germain, (French 1841-1910) A Finely Bas Relief Bronze Tondo of Bacchus with Young Satyr, Signed Germain and dated 1868 Measures 17.5" in width and 17.5" in height. Rel...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue

$475

H 6.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.13 in

Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue

Located in New York, NY

A small figural male nude verte green bronze Greek God 'Bacchus' sculpture statue, circa mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century European Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne

$2,650 / set

H 13 in Dm 8 in

Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of French late 19th century (circa 1880) Grand Tour cast iron and brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus (or Dionysus) and Ariadne, after the original pairing by Leone Cler...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bacchus Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Italy 18th–19th Century

$4,554

H 23.63 in W 9.06 in D 16.54 in

Bacchus Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Italy 18th–19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bronze sculpture depicting Bacchus (known as Dionysus in Greek mythology), the god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Fountains

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

Antique Mazarin 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier w Bacchus God of Wine Sculptures

$5,171

H 34 in Dm 26 in

Antique Mazarin 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier w Bacchus God of Wine Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

The top quality workmanship is unlike anything that you can find in stores in this day and age, but what makes it even more desirable is the wine theme. The striking Bacchus mask scu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Carlès French Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Bacchus"

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H 62 in W 30 in D 22 in

Carlès French Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Bacchus"

By Antonin Carlès, Siot, Paris 1

Located in Paris, FR

Antonin Carlès (1851-1919) "Bacchus" Old and genuine bronze sculpture with a gilded and brown patina.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Bacchus Bronze Sculpture

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H 11.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in

Grand Tour Bacchus Bronze Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic grand tour bacchus bronze sculpture on gilt and rouge Royale marble base was acquired from a palm Beach estate.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Paul Wayland Bartlett Bronze Bacchus

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H 49 in Dm 28 in

Paul Wayland Bartlett Bronze Bacchus

By Paul Wayland Bartlett

Located in Vancouver, BC

Bronze Bacchus by Paul Wayland Bartlett, (American, 1865-1925). Bartlett's work is found in most major museums throughout the US. He was responsible for the marble figures depicting ...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Pan and the Infant Bacchus

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H 27.17 in D 7.09 in

Bronze Pan and the Infant Bacchus

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

Neoclassical period bronze sculpture of Satyr Pan and the Infant Bacchus

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Lamp

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H 26 in Dm 10 in

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A bronze figural lamp of Bacchus holding a snake with a ring base carrying a three-light candelabra. Naples circa 1890. Height 26 inches (66 cm).

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Bronze of Bacchus signed Chiurazzi

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H 20.08 in W 22.45 in D 9.85 in

Italian 19th Century Bronze of Bacchus signed Chiurazzi

By J. Chiurazzi & Fils

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian 19th century, after the antique, bronze of Bacchus signed Chuirazzi. Modelled as seated with one raised arm.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Bacchus the God of Wine and Intoxication, 19th Century

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H 22.05 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in

Bronze Bust of Bacchus the God of Wine and Intoxication, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Bronze bust of Bacchus the god of wine and intoxication, 19th century. Bacchus, also known as Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, inebriation, fertility and theatre. He is known to b...

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Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Bronze

A GROUP OF BACCHUS AND CUPID. ITALIAN, EARLY 20th CENTURY

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H 19.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

A GROUP OF BACCHUS AND CUPID. ITALIAN, EARLY 20th CENTURY

By Anolfi & Co.

Located in New York, NY

THE GROUP DEPICTS BACCHUS HOLDING ALOFT A BUNCH OF GRAPES IN ONE HAND AND A CUP IN THE OTHER HAND WITH CUPID STANDING BY HIS SIDE.
INSCRIBED ON THE BASE "ANDOLFI E C. FEC. FAB...

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20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bacchus Child

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H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Bronze Sculpture Bacchus Child

Located in Paris, FR

Small bronze group with brown patina featuring Bacchus child, playing with a billy goat. He is crowned with vine branches and holds a bunch of grapes. A tambourine and several grapes...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19thC Bronze Bust of Bacchus

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H 10.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in

19thC Bronze Bust of Bacchus

Located in San Francisco, CA

Highly detailed and rich patina on this bronze bust of Bacchus. Signed V Codina L and dated 1870.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18/19th C. Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Bacchus

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H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in

18/19th C. Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Bacchus

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Exquisite Late 18th to Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Bacchus, God of Wine, Fertility, and Revelry.

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Patinated Bronze Group Sculpture of "The Triumph of Bacchus" 19th Century

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H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Patinated Bronze Group Sculpture of "The Triumph of Bacchus" 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a striking and extremely finely cast patinated bronze sculpture of The Triumph of Bacchus, circa 1840 in date.

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Antique 1840s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze of a Dancing Bacchus with a child Faun, 1880

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H 20 in W 7 in D 7 in

Bronze of a Dancing Bacchus with a child Faun

Located in Pasadena, CA

Figural bronze of a dancing Bacchus with a child faun at his feet. 18 "h x 11" w x 8.5 "w

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19th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture "The Triumph of Bacchus" Signed Clodion 19th Century

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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Antique Bronze Sculpture "The Triumph of Bacchus" Signed Clodion 19th Century

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in London, GB

A finely cast striking patinated bronze sculpture of The Triumph of Bacchus, signed Clodion to the base, circa 1840 in date.

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Antique 1840s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pan and young Bacchus : "Grand Tour patinated bronze sculpture XIXth c.

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H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 5.32 in

Pan and young Bacchus : "Grand Tour patinated bronze sculpture XIXth c.

By G. None

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Black patinated bronze sculpture cast by lost wax technic reprsenting the God playing cymbals and holdin a young Bacchus on his right shoulder (Attributes : Pan flute, Shepherd's ba...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Period French Bronze Billiard Pocket Bacchus Sculpture

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H 10 in W 5.25 in D 4 in

19th Century Napoleon III Period French Bronze Billiard Pocket Bacchus Sculpture

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Bacchus, the god of wine, is presented in bronze in this unusual billiard pocket from the Napoleon III period. This smiling face, wearing a crown of grapes and grape leaves surrounde...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bacchus. Bronze. RENDA, Giuseppe (1859/92-1939).

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H 18.12 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in

Bacchus. Bronze. RENDA, Giuseppe (1859/92-1939).

Located in Madrid, ES

Bacchus. Bronze. RENDA, Giuseppe (1859/92-1939). Bronze figure with a rectangular base resembling rocks that shows a figure of a half-naked young man, with leaves and vine stems on ...

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Early 20th Century European Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

French Bronze sculpture male nude Bacchus With Cymbals By E. D. Piron 1903

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H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

French Bronze sculpture male nude Bacchus With Cymbals By E. D. Piron 1903

By Eugene Desire Piron

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bacchus, with strong handsome features, marches to the beat of his clashing cymbals. Figure took honors at 1903 Paris Salon “Prix de Rome” This model is illustrated, picture numb...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Bronze Marble Bacchus and Ariadne Busts

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H 18.5 in Dm 3 in

Antique Bronze Marble Bacchus and Ariadne Busts

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY

The patinated bronze busts depict Greek god Bacchus and the Greek goddess Ariadne.

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Bronze Bacchus Figure, Artist Charles Dumernit, 21st Century

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H 16.15 in W 12.21 in D 14.97 in

Beautiful Bronze Bacchus Figure, Artist Charles Dumernit, 21st Century

By Charles Dumernit

Located in Esbeek, NL

Bacchus is in the Roman religion the god of wine, as well as god of the roar and of drunkenness. Beautiful patina, bronze.

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Bronze Bacchus Figure, Artist Charles Dumernit, 21st Century

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H 16.54 in W 12.21 in D 14.97 in

Beautiful Bronze Bacchus Figure, Artist Charles Dumernit, 21st Century

By Charles Dumernit

Located in Esbeek, NL

Bacchus is in the Roman religion the god of wine, as well as god of the roar and of drunkenness. Beautiful patina, bronze.

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Group Dancers after Bacchus by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine

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H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in

Bronze Group Dancers after Bacchus by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine

By Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of patinated bronze statues featuring two dancers from the procession of Bacchus (Dionysus), the god of wine, drunkenness, excess, and nature in Greco-Roman mythology. The young...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Antique Bronze Figure Cherub French Bacchus Attributed Egisto Rossi

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H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in

Grand Tour Antique Bronze Figure Cherub French Bacchus Attributed Egisto Rossi

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An attractive Grand Tour patinated cast bronze figure of an infant Bacchus seated on a naturalistic base, holding a wine vessel on her left hand, of outstanding quality and medium pr...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus

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H 12.6 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus

Located in Nottingham, GB

19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus Dating to late 19th century From a private collection Nautilus cups were considered luxury items and symb...

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Napoleon III French Bronze Marble Putti Wine Grape Bacchus Statues

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H 12 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique Pair Napoleon III French Bronze Marble Putti Wine Grape Bacchus Statues

Located in Portland, OR

The statues representing Bacchus the Roman god of wine as an infant. The bronzes have a mellow warm patina and both the statues and marble bases are in excellent condition, this very...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Pair of Faune and Bacchus Candelabras, circa 1880

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H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in

French 19th Century Pair of Faune and Bacchus Candelabras, circa 1880

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A French 19th century pair of Faune and Bacchus candelabras Two lights sprouting from sheaves of foliage held by patinated bronze figures of a Faune and Bacchus on ormolu square bas...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu, Bronze

"Bacchus and Child with a Panther", Signed "Moreau", France, 19th Century

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H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in

"Bacchus and Child with a Panther", Signed "Moreau", France, 19th Century

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Madrid, ES

He usually shows with a leopard or a panther, and can be recognized by the tirso (cane lined with vine or ivy that sometimes has loops, and is finished in a pine pine) that he carrie...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Bronze and Marble Sculpture of Child Bacchus - 1Y179

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H 16.54 in W 7.49 in D 8.67 in

Antique 19th Century Bronze and Marble Sculpture of Child Bacchus - 1Y179

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique sculpture depicts Bacchus, the child god of wine, holding a marble cup.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of Bacchus

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H 12 in W 6 in D 6 in

Bronze Bust of Bacchus

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century bronze bust of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry. Bust features a youthful Bacchus with flowing hair and head adorned with a crown of leaves and grapevines. The...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

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Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Bacchus

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H 14.25 in W 16 in D 7 in

Grand Tour Bronze Bacchus

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality original 19th century Italian patinated bronze Grand Tour model of Bacchus reclining on a lion hide with a wine bladder by his side.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gabirel Parente (1875-1899, Italie) : Bacchus, lost wax bronze sculpture

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H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in

Gabirel Parente (1875-1899, Italie) : Bacchus, lost wax bronze sculpture

By Gabriel Parente

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Gabirel Parente (1875-1899, Italie) : "Young bacchus in balance ona wine barrel" Exceptional lost wax cast bronze sculpture extremely light which means an excellent quality of casti...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Grand Tour Bronze of Bacchus

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H 23 in W 14.25 in D 6.25 in

Large Grand Tour Bronze of Bacchus

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large scale grand tour bronze with beautiful old patina of a young Bacchus (God of Wine) holding a wine skin on a raised marble base. He originally probably held a drinking vessel ...

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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Bust of Young Bacchus

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H 15 in W 8.25 in D 5.5 in

French Bronze Bust of Young Bacchus

Located in Winter Park, FL

19th century French bronze bust of the young Bacchus with a cherubic face and a garland of grape leaves on his head. Unsigned. More photos available upon request. We have a large sel...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Herm Sculpture of Bacchus or a Faun

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H 20.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in

Antique Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Herm Sculpture of Bacchus or a Faun

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful Grand Tour period bronze Herm after an ancient model. Depicting Bacchus (or possibly a Faun).

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Elias HutterNeoclassical Nude Sculpture of a Young Bacchus by Elias Hutter 19th Century, Mid 19th Century

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H 24 in W 8 in D 11 in

Neoclassical Nude Sculpture of a Young Bacchus by Elias Hutter 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Neoclassical bronze sculpture of a young Bacchus and fawn making an offering Elias Hutter.

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Mid-19th Century Nude Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Bacchus

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H 6 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Bacchus

Located in Essex, MA

Male figure with grape leaf headdress and braided hair. Vertigris patina.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze of Bacchus Signed Francisque Duret

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H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Bronze of Bacchus Signed Francisque Duret

By François-Joseph Duret

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine & large 19th century bronze study of Bacchus resting on a bountiful barrel of grapes holding a lute with grape & vine in his hair, an unkempt beard with crossed leg and an out...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Young Bacchus, Attributed to F. Barbedienne

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H 14 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Bronze Bust of Young Bacchus, Attributed to F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bronze bust of young Bacchus, attributed to F. Barbedienne Fondeurs, finely cast original rich brown patina. Raised on a 5" diameter pedestal base. Unmarked.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Heads of Bacchus and Ariadne on Marble Columns

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H 19 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Gilded Bronze Heads of Bacchus and Ariadne on Marble Columns

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine pair of gilded bronze sculptural busts mounted on top of circular rouge marble columns with gilt capitals and gilt bases, the columns mounted on rectangular black marble bases...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Drunken Bacchus, " Rare Bronze of Sleeping Dionysus, God of Wine & Ecstasy

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H 6.5 in W 12.25 in D 6 in

"Drunken Bacchus, " Rare Bronze of Sleeping Dionysus, God of Wine & Ecstasy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and beautiful bronze depicts Bacchus or Dionysus, his limbs all akimbo, asleep atop a gilded bench, his left arm holding an empty wine cup, clearly exhausted after a night ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Bacchus Bust on Rouge Marble, Jean Batiste Carpeaux, 19th Century

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H 9.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

Gilt Bronze Bacchus Bust on Rouge Marble, Jean Batiste Carpeaux, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual gilt bronze bust of a young Bacchus on a rouge marble plinth base. Impressed Foundry Jean Batiste Carpeaux, French, circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Satyr and Bacchus, Extraordinary, High Style Art Deco Bronze Sculptural Grills

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H 11.5 in W 18.25 in D 0.5 in

Satyr and Bacchus, Extraordinary, High Style Art Deco Bronze Sculptural Grills

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of truly remarkable bronze grills equal to anything sculpted and cast in France in the 1920s -- depict a satyr and Bacchus, each framed by slender cornucopia filled with fr...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Neo Classical Grand Tour Bronze of Satyr and infant Dionysus Bacchus

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H 28.5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Large Neo Classical Grand Tour Bronze of Satyr and infant Dionysus Bacchus

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Large Neo Classical Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture depicting a Faun and Pan perhaps. I’ve seen this described as Satyr and the infant Dionysus. It may be late 19th century but likely ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair Bronze Grand Tour Library Busts of Bacchus and Ariadne, 19th Century

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H 15.28 in Dm 6.46 in

Large Pair Bronze Grand Tour Library Busts of Bacchus and Ariadne, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Of generous scale and imposing, these beautifully carved patinated bronze antique busts of Bacchus and Ariadne are mounted on black marble socles banded by scenes of antiquity in bro...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

F. Barbedienne Fondeur Bronze Statue of Antinous as Dioniso

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H 29 in W 12.5 in D 13.5 in

F. Barbedienne Fondeur Bronze Statue of Antinous as Dioniso

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Miami, FL

F. Barbedienne Fondeur bronze Bacchus statue of Antinous as Dioniso Offered for sale is a fine quality French bronze sculpture of Antinous as Dioniso manufactured by the Barbedien...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Size & Great Design Antique Alabaster Pendant w Bronze Bacchus Sculptures

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H 49 in Dm 22.2 in

Large Size & Great Design Antique Alabaster Pendant w Bronze Bacchus Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

This chandelier is clearly made to hang over a dining table, because the three suspension points are actually three stylized bronze sculptures of the god of wine Bacchus (also known ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Gilt Bronze & Marble Belle Époque Mantel Clock w. Infant Bacchus Sculpture 1870s

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H 22 in W 16.9 in D 8.4 in

Gilt Bronze & Marble Belle Époque Mantel Clock w. Infant Bacchus Sculpture 1870s

By Claude Michel Clodion, Vincenti et Cie

Located in Lisse, NL

However, what makes this antique clock really stand out is the exceptional bronze sculpture of the infant Bacchus. This young god of wine sculpture has some of the best details and t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Bronze Sculpture Bacchus by Jacques Marin

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H 22.05 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Bronze Sculpture Bacchus by Jacques Marin

By Jacques Marin

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze sculpture Bacchus by Jacques Marin (Belgium, 1877-1950).

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze Bacchus

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H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in

Italian Bronze Bacchus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large Italian Grand Tour bronze Bacchus

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Grand Tour Bacchus

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H 22.5 in W 8.5 in D 20.5 in

Bronze Grand Tour Bacchus

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian "Grand Tour" Patinated Bronze Figure of Bacchus, 18th century, the nude and drunken youthful Bacchus depicted with his wine skins, after the Ancient model, presented on an ob...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Grand Tour Bacchus

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H 22 in W 18 in D 10 in

Bronze Grand Tour Bacchus

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 1920 "Grand Tour" Style bronze figure of a man with wine skin on raised marble base.

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Early 20th Century American Grand Tour Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Bacchus

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H 12 in W 6.25 in D 7.25 in

Bronze Bust of Bacchus

Located in Charleston, SC

A classical bronze bust depicting Bacchus, the Roman God of wine, from the F. Barbedienne. Fondeur.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bacchus Bronze Statue

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H 22.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.25 in

Vintage Bacchus Bronze Statue

By Gossin Frères Manufactory

Located in Cookeville, TN

Vintage bronze statue of Bacchus. This statue is a cast bronze, with a beautiful brown patina and marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Style Bronze of Bacchus

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H 23 in W 18.9 in D 9.1 in

Grand Tour Style Bronze of Bacchus

Located in Suffolk, GB

A good quality late 19th c/early 20th c Grand Tour style bronze of Bacchus (God of wine) with green patination mounted on a pale green marble base. This figure is depicted holding...

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20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Bacchus in Bronze

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H 26 in W 19.5 in

Early 19th Century Bacchus in Bronze

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

The 1820s Italian bronze depicts a tipsy Bacchus pouring wine from a wineskin into a missing goblet. Mounted on a terra cotta base.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A pair of bronze Bacchus masks.

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H 6.25 in W 4.5 in

A pair of bronze Bacchus masks.

Located in New York, NY

Several ancient Roman examples of this form are exhibited in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. They were attached to terra cotta amphorae and supported a handle for carrying. Th...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Monumental Verdigris Bronze Wall Mount Sculpture of Bacchus C. 1964

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H 90 in W 51 in D 13 in

A Monumental Verdigris Bronze Wall Mount Sculpture of Bacchus C. 1964

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A monumental verdigris bronze wall mount sculpture of Bacchus circa 1964.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bronze sculpture bacchus you’re looking for. Each bronze sculpture bacchus for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and marble. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bronze sculpture bacchus — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bronze sculpture bacchus, designed in the Neoclassical, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bronze sculpture bacchus has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Claude Michel Clodion, Charles Dumernit and Antonin Carlès are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bronze Sculpture Bacchus?

Prices for a bronze sculpture bacchus start at $350 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $3,761.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

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Questions About Bronze Sculpture Bacchus

Are bronze sculptures cast?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
Who is famous for bronze sculptures?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
What is the meaning of bronze sculpture?
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David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021
It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
How can I tell if a bronze sculpture is real?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
How can I tell how old a bronze sculpture is?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who made the first bronze sculpture?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
Which is the famous Chola bronze sculpture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
Are bronze sculptures worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
How did Giacometti make his bronze sculptures?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
What is the name of the famous bronze sculpture of a man created by Auguste Rodin?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

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