{"product_id":"near-life-size-bacchus-statue-after-sansovino-early-20th-century","title":"Near Life-Size Bacchus Statue after Sansovino, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling, near life-size garden figure of Bacchus, after the celebrated model by Jacopo Sansovino, whose original 16th century sculpture is now held in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello. Conceived for a Florentine garden, the composition remains one of the most spirited depictions of the god of wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early 20th century interpretation captures that same sense of movement and ease. Bacchus stands in an elegant contrapposto, crowned with ivy and raising a shallow phiale, his gesture both offering and celebratory. Behind him, a crouching Pan — cloven hoofed and draped in a goat’s pelt — gathers a cluster of grapes, enriching the scene with a playful note of abundance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully weathered, the surface has developed a soft, mottled patina with areas of natural lichen, allowing the figure to sit effortlessly within its surroundings. There is a vitality to the casts modelling, giving the sculpture real presence whether placed in a garden setting or brought indoors as a focal piece. With an integral circular base or pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly engaging and less commonly encountered model, with strong decorative impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone composite. Pedestal diameter 61cm.\u003cbr\u003e(Not including York stone slab at base)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Holmes Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57123749003637,"sku":"VINE","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6007\/3956\/files\/E90EBB35-25F2-4BCD-BB0A-BBB550B6EF41.png?v=1777727763","url":"https:\/\/chrisholmesantiques.co.uk\/products\/near-life-size-bacchus-statue-after-sansovino-early-20th-century","provider":"Chris Holmes Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}