Rare pair of marble busts from the second half of the 19th century. Works finely sculpted in white marble and depicting mythological subjects of great charm, a satyr and a bacchante. The two sculptures present an elegant expressive contrast: on the one hand the grotesque and very vital face of the faun, with curved horns, pointed ears, protruding tongue and feral teeth; on the other, the serene grace of the young nymph, with an idealized face and hair adorned with bunches of grapes and vine shoots.
The satyr, or faun in the Roman tradition, belongs to the Dionysian procession: an instinctive, wild and vital creature, he embodies the primordial impulses of nature, wine and sensuality. The maenads, or bacchantes, are instead the possessed followers of Dionysus/Bacchus, female figures linked to the sacred intoxication, dance and orgiastic rites of the god.
The works fit into the cultured taste of the late nineteenth century in Italy, linked to the rediscovery of classical mythology, the Dionysian world and Grand Tour decorative sculpture. The exceptional quality of the workmanship emerges in the modeling of the hair, in the smoothing of the surfaces and in the naturalistic details, capable of combining academic elegance and lively theatricality of baroque taste.
Statues of extraordinary stage presence, ideal for classic environments, professional studios, libraries or contemporary interiors where you want to insert a sculptural element with a strong personality. Decorative objects of notable aesthetic impact, sought after by international collectors for the pleasantness of the subject and the rarity of a marble pendant. Works that show some signs of aging and small chips, overall in a good state of conservation. Satyr measures H 52 x W 37 x D 26 cm - Bacchante measures H 53 x W 35 x D 25 cm
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SILVER Seller in Cuneo, Italy
