Greek God SILENUS, Grand Tour object! 1780-1800

Grand Tour object of the Greek God Silenus, teacher of Bachus, God of wine.

Beautiful refined bronze statue of the Greek God Silenus. Silenus taught Bachus, the God of wine. He is always drunk and is the God of cheerful music and fun. The candle ring he is holding symbolizes that. He is usually depicted as an old man. He is also associated with viticulture. This is an exact copy of the original statue dating from the 3rd century BC to the 6th century AD. The Romans later adopted the image of Silenus.

Height: 10 cm
Total height: 13.7 cm
Total weight: 202 grams
Provenance: ex Mr Lesalle, Herden, Belgium

The price is less than half of what is commonly charged in galleries!

Some more information about Grand Tour objects: Grand Tour objects are souvenirs that European aristocrats and intellectuals collected during the 17th to 19th centuries during their educational journey through Europe, especially to Italy and Greece. This "Grand Tour" was intended to gain knowledge of art, culture and history. Typical objects include small statues, paintings, coins, cameos, engravings and replicas of classical statues or ruins. They represented classical antiquity and artistic refinement. The objects were often proudly displayed at home as evidence of taste, status and learning. They helped spread neoclassical art and ideas in Europe. Many Grand Tour objects can now be found in museums or private collections. They show not only aesthetic value, but also colonial and cultural power relations. These objects were a tangible reminder of an elite travel experience.