My collection of mostly 19th and early 20th Century Academic Nude Drawings, Paintings, Prints, Sculpture, Bronzes, and Watercolors.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Young Bacchus...... Nude Youth With A Cluster Of Grapes - Unsigned Metal Sculpture - Circa 1920
I spotted this small metal sculpture last month on eBay Germany and it is now in my collection.The seller listed the sculpture as "Nude Boy with Grapes." In the back of my mind I thought I recognized the sculpture as a depiction of the young bacchus. Well, that is my interpretation after searching the internet for depictions of the young guy! The original listing (Below) was listed as a "bronze" but I noticed some areas on the figure that just did not hold up to that description. There appeared to be areas on the figure that were "gold" in color and not the tarnished surface I was seeing. When the figure arrived my doubts were confirmed. My guess was the figure was made of brass. Well, I took a chance and removed the surface tarnish and it does appear to be made of brass. There is an aged paper label on the bottom of the wooden stand that lists a gallery address in Munich, Germany. It needs some repair work and a new patina applied so when I get time I will make inquiries about restoration work. Enjoy!
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