Plaster Bust Of Bacchus, Or A Satyr, 20th Century

A plaster bust depicting Bacchus (Dionysus), the god of wine, or a satyr, laughing and wearing a wreath of vine leaves and grape clusters, who wear an animal skin.
In good overall condition, though there are a few flaws in the plaster and some imperfections (more photos available upon request).

Date: 20th century

Dimensions: H 30 x W 17 x D 11.5 cm; base: 11.5 x 11.5 cm

Bacchus, god of wine and intoxication, is a major deity in Roman mythology, identified with the Greek god Dionysus. The son of Jupiter and Semele, he embodies wine and celebration, as well as ecstasy and the liberation of the senses. Often depicted with satyrs, maenads, and bunches of grapes, he symbolizes life’s pleasures and the surrender to one’s passions.

In the 19th century, Bacchus remained a prominent figure in the arts, particularly in painting and sculpture. These depictions reflect the era’s fascination with Greco-Roman antiquity.