Two alabaster sculptures representing Bacchus, late 18th century

These two sculptures represent Bacchus, Roman god corresponding to Dionysus in Greek mythology.

We can recognize him by his attribute, the bunch of grapes he holds in one hand and the vine wrapped around a trunk.

Indeed Bacchus, God of wine, of the vine, of course, but also God of festivities, dance, vegetation, pleasures and overflowing

These two statuettes were brought back after a long journey through Europe.
This journey called "The Grand Tour" was carried out by many artists or aristocrats, it was intended to learn about the arts and classical culture.

Alabaster is a material, used in stone cutting and sculpture.

We find its trace since the antiquity. It came back into fashion in the 12th century and during the Renaissance.

White and translucent when pure, alabaster is often associated with various oxides, including iron, which gives it various colors (yellow, brown, red, orange, pink), often divided into bands.

The large statuette is sold at 2800 euros
The small one at 2600 euros