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Four decorative porcelain wall brackets of satyr form

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
These wall brackets have been beautifully modelled and painted by hand. They take the form of satyrs, who were woodland gods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. They are traditionally depicted with the upper body of a man and legs of a horse or goat. The satyrs that decorate the wall brackets have entwined grey furry legs, nude male torsos, and grey bearded faces, with mischievous grinning expressions. They have their arms raised, holding colourful fruit swags. The satyrs are set against light blue and pink backdrops, composed of scrolled acanthus leaves. The tops of the brackets feature painted fluting, and they are edged with gilt bands. In their pastel colour palette, and in their delicate, light-hearted classically-inspired ornament, these wall brackets may be described as Rococo in their style.

The wall brackets will make wonderful, colourful additions to a well-designed interior. They can be used to display fine works of decorative art, sculpture or plants, or they could be left unadorned and enjoyed as autonomous aesthetic works.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Porcelain.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15996
Incollect Reference #:	377055

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	40.64 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.