"Bronze Bust "antinous As Dionysus" H30 - F. Barbedienne Colas (bacchus) "
Bronze sculpture, Paris circa 1870. Depicting the bust of the famous Antinous, favorite of the Emperor Hadrian,
represented in the guise of Bacchus, his hair held back by a turban braided with vine branches.
Beautiful work after the antique, with original nuanced patina and fine chiseling.
Intaglio signature of the founder Ferdinand Barbedienne and Colas stamp.
Inspired by the busts of Antinous and Ariadne, from the collection of the Marquis Campana in Rome.
Height 29.5 cm
Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), mainly known for his bronze foundry, joined forces in 1838 with the mechanic Achille Collas (1795-1859), inventor of the process of bronze reproduction and art objects.
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