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Vermot & Associé

276 - Bacchus, or the Allegory of Autumn, carved in the round from…
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Estimate 750 € - 950 €
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Bacchus, or the Allegory of Autumn, carved in the round from ivory. Standing, the god holds out a bunch of grapes and a cup before him; he wears a headdress of intertwined vine shoots and leaves, his body draped in a cloth held in place by a belt. Late 18th century Height: 20.5 cm – Gross weight: 485 g On a blackened wooden plinth painted to resemble marble Height: 7.2 cm (cracks) Identified CITES species: Elephantidae spp A CITES certificate No. FR2607510326-K will be issued to the purchaser. This allegorical piece can be compared to the ‘Four Seasons’ series created in the 1770s by the ivory carver Jean-Antoine Belleteste (Dieppe, 1731–1811) (OA. 6196 to 6199). This set is inspired by the marble sculptures in the park at Versailles, works by the great masters of French sculpture. It is therefore not surprising that this theme was explored in numerous variations during the 18th century, particularly in ivory. Philippe Malgouyres, moreover, mentions several series of the Four Seasons executed in this material during this period, particularly in the Dieppe region. Reference work: P. Malgouyres, Renaissance and Modern Ivory Works: The Louvre Museum Collection, Louvre Editions, Paris, 2010, pp. 70–71. Expert: Cabinet Fligny.
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About the sale Classic Auction: Furniture and works of art, ornaments, Asian and international art
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Auction time 29/09/2026 à 11h00
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Lot description modified on 16/09/2026 à 17h58
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