Bronze Sculpture , The Triumph Of Bacchus , Claude Michel Known As Clodion (1738–1814)

This iconic work by the sculptor Claude Michel , known as "Clodion" (1738–1814) , titled "The Triumph of Bacchus", depicts the Roman god of the vineyard "Bacchus"carrying his pan flute along his side , accompanied by a bacchante and two putti .
The scene depicts a festive moment , one of the putti brandishes a thyrsus , while the other plays the tambourine (a famous instrument of the Dionysian festivals) , the woman dressed in an antique-style drapery , participates in the sacred dance , her slender body in a dynamic twisting movement , characteristic of Clodion’s style .
The characters’ expressions and postures are joyful and dynamic .
The sculptor pays particular attention to anatomical details , forms , postures , and expressions of his subjects ,  the realism of his works is striking .
The group bears the sculptor’s signature "Clodion", engraved on the richly ornamented naturalistic pedestal .
The ensemble rests on an oval red marble base .
A rare sculpture from an early edition , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
Excellent condition and patina .

Dimensions : 72 cm x 39 cm x 30 cm