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An Italian Carved Wood Figure of Bacchus on a Later Associated Faux Marble Pedestal
Estimate: $1,500-$2,000
Sold
$1,900
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description
An Italian Carved Wood Figure of Bacchus on a Later Associated Faux Marble Pedestal
17th/18th Century
Height overall 64 inches.
Condition
The figure is 17th/18th century; the pedestal is 20th century but with some age.
Figure with age splits throughout. One arm detached and not retained. Hand and feet lacking digits. Arms and legs reattached to body; some with old iron nails, other repairs done with wood glue. Hole drilled to top of head and underside suggesting work might have been part of larger architectural element at time of creation. Base with scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use; appears to be stable overall. Additional images available upon request.
Figure with age splits throughout. One arm detached and not retained. Hand and feet lacking digits. Arms and legs reattached to body; some with old iron nails, other repairs done with wood glue. Hole drilled to top of head and underside suggesting work might have been part of larger architectural element at time of creation. Base with scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use; appears to be stable overall. Additional images available upon request.