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"Neptune and Undersea Bacchanale, " Superb Bronze Tazza

About the Item

Superbly sculpted, cast, chased and patinated, this remarkable tangle of nude male and female figures, all swirling around the central figure of Neptune with his upraised trident, is a tour de force example of late 19th century French sculpture. Neptune, confident and virile atop his horse and dominating the nude male figure below, is framed on all sides by nude figures that are wrestling, battling or lovemaking. Each and every figure is depicted in exacting detail, and exudes energy and sensuality in equal measure.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1210068651467

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