Gilt Bronze Infant Bacchus Sculpture by Charles Louis Malric for Susse Frères

This is a charming and beautifully modelled gilt bronze figure of a Bacchanalian Putto or Infant Bacchus by the French sculptor Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942), and attributed to the Susse Frères foundry. The delightful figure depicts the youthful Bacchus standing nude in a playful pose, wearing a wonderfully detailed vine-leaf and grape headdress and carrying a profusion of grapes and vine leaves beneath one arm. The subject is unmistakably Bacchanalian, the grapes and vine foliage referring to Bacchus (Dionysus), the Classical god of wine, fertility and revelry. Beautifully cast with a rich golden finish, the sculpture has particularly attractive detail to the face, hands, feet, grapes and cascading vine leaves. The bronze is signed “MALRIC” to the integral base for Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942). The figure is raised upon a handsome green variegated marble plinth, which complements the warm gilded finish beautifully. A small but exceptionally decorative French bronze with enormous character and a particularly appealing Classical subject. Attributes: * French * Charles Louis Malric (1872–1942) * Signed MALRIC * Gilt bronze * Bacchanalian Putto / Infant Bacchus * Green variegated marble plinth * Early 20th Century ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy: Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0012086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card