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Large marble sculpture of Silenus and his entourage by Paul Brou

Creator: Paul Brou
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large marble sculpture of Silenus and his entourage by Paul Brou
Dutch, late 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 120cm, depth 56cm

This large and spectacular sculpture depicts Silenus and his merry band of Bacchic companions, all of whom are depicted in their very early youth. Silenus, who rides a donkey, slips off into an inebriated slumber as his fellow revellers carouse with cups of wine and fistfuls of grapes. The group is carved from white marble with superb precision: the slightest of details, whether individual grapes or strands of hair, have been carefully rendered. Moreover, the sense of animation and movement is superb.

The sculpture is by the Dutch artist Paul Brou, and is signed 'PAUL BROU' to the front of the base.

Artist/maker: Paul Brou (Dutch, fl. 19th Century)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16552
Incollect Reference #:	409850

Dimensions

W.	47.24 in;	H.	20.47 in;	D.	22.05 in;
W.	120 cm;	H.	52 cm;	D.	56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.