104 - 104. Set of five period bronze pieces from the first half of…

Estimate €700 - €1,000

Description

104. Set of five period bronze pieces from the first half of the 19th century: a pair of veilleuses, a table mirror a casket and a veileuse The pair of night lights is decorated with scrolling foliate ornament and ram's heads, resting on fluted columns adorned with acanthus leaves, on oval-shaped bases (wear and one bowl missing) The tilting table mirror is supported by Dionysus on a quadrangular base (wear and distortions) A rectangular casket in gadrooned glass with bronze and brass friezes (damage to one side) A swan-neck night light on a pierced triangular base (threading needs attention) Le miroir : H. 38 cm (14 1/2 in.)- L. 24 cm (9 in.) - P. 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) Les veilleuses : H. 32.5 cm (12 1/2 in.) - L. 13.5 cm (5 in.) - P. 8 cm (3 in.) Le coffre : H. 8 cm (3 in.) - L. 15 cm 5 1/2 in.) - P. 8 cm (3 in.) La veilleuse seule : H. 20.5 cm (8 in.) The Greek god of wine and vineyards, festivity and theatre, Dionysus is a deity of ecstasy, transformation and mystery. His cult, marked by collective exaltation, shaped the calendars of cities and provinces and profoundly influenced ancient culture. Often represented carrying a kantharos or accompanied by a goat, he is above all recognised by his wreath of vine leaves, his thyrsus, and the vines, ivy and clusters of grapes that provide ideal decorative motifs.

About the sale Property from the attics of a residence in Kérkyra

Auction location

Auction time 09/10/2026 at 12:00 PM

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