A ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF BACCHUS, CIRCA 2ND-3RD... Lot n° 36

Fine cast and chased bronze bust of bacchus, the god of wine, adorned by a wreath of ivy leaves and flowers. He has thick wavy long hair gathered in a rear bun. He also wears a goat skin diagonally across his chest. Classically idealised facial features and beautifully detailed. A fine bronze with a beautiful blue-green patina. 14.5 cm. height, 13 cm. length 675 grams. Mounted on display stand. CONDITION Intact. PROVENANCE Property of a German private collection, acquired on the European art market in the 1980s.