"Large Sculpture Bronze Bacchic Dance By Pierre Le Faguays 1924 Art Deco"
High and rare dancer by famous sculptor Pierre Le faguays holding a bunch of grapes in each hand and indulging in the rite of Bacchus god of wine in Greece called Dyonisios in Rome. The son of Zeus and Princess Semele, like other deities, was venerated during the bacchanal orgies these sulfurous feasts. Marble incised and carved column, cursive signature Le Faguays on the base, beautiful green patinaBrian Catley, Art Deco and other figures, Second Edition, Antique Collector's Club Woodbridge, 2003, P.107 (example of this model illustrated)
catalog of the art publisher Arthur Goldscheider, 1924, model shown
Very good condition,some usual wears
Height: 16 in 1/4
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