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A magnificent neo-Renaissance Bacchus dish inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701)
A magnificent neo-Renaissance Bacchus dish inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701)
A magnificent Bacchus dish in the neo-Renaissance style, inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701) A decorative Bacchus dish made in the manner of works of the second half of the 17th century by the great German master Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701). A complete and striking ensemble, carved ivory, immersing you in the mysterious worlds of the Renaissance era. Dedicated to mythological plots of love affairs of the gods, the huntress Diana and Dionysian drunkenness. The main theme of drunken festivities, presented in the central medallion, compositionally unites eight oval cartouches on the periphery of the dish and creates a unique aura of ancient freedoms and temptations. The central bas-relief shows Dionysus drinking from a cup in the company of companions and the attribute of drunkenness, a goat, against a background of forest and vines. Above it, clockwise, are the scenes: - competitions between Marsyas and Apollo with their musical judge, the Phrygian king Midas. - Zeus in the form of Diana seduces the nymph Callisto. - Zeus’ rescue of Callisto from her son, the young hunter Arkad, and the placement of the nymph in the sky by the constellation Ursa. - incriminating Kalisto in pregnancy. After all, the goddess Diana severely punished Callisto for the loss of chastity - turning her into a bear. - The abduction of Proserpina by King Hades in a chariot. - Satyr and nymph. Satyrs Harassment. - Actaeon and Diana. A young voyeur was turned into a deer for spying on the goddesss toilet. - The abduction of the nymph Io by Zeus. Why did the Thunderer hide himself with clouds. The ritual of wine veneration and love longing unite the program of the monument. They make you think about: kidnapping and punishment, ecstasy on the verge of suffering, freedom and the will of lot - in a word, about what elevates us above everyday life and immerses us in history. The decorative unity of carved plastic and the soft glow of bone achieves delightful harmony in the work. It deserves a place in the museums exhibition and definitely bears the reputation of an impeccable gift. Carved ivory on a wooden base with brass fastening hoops, deer antler. Probably 19th century Germany. Diameter: 46.5 cm. Weight: 2700 g. Reference: A similar dish made by the master Johann Michael Maucher, Pool with the Triumph of Galatea and sea images, 1672, ivory, antler and metal, presented in the Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna. A similar dish by Johann Michael Maucher depicting hunting scenes, Diana and Actaeon in an oval shape is presented in the album: “The Golden Age of Flemish Art” from the collection of the State Hermitage. Inv. No. E-7267
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Unique watch from the Napoleon III era. Paris 19th century.
Unique watch from the Napoleon III era. Paris 19th century.
Unique watch of the Napoleon III era in a neoclassical style made of ivory. The porcelain dial, presumably from the royal manufacture of Sevres, is decorated with the image of a flying Cupid with a wreath and musical instruments. Time scale with Roman numerals on a gilded blue background in a gilded brass frame. The lower frieze is painted with oil paints, decorated with images of playing Cupids, musical instruments and flower garlands. The clock is mounted on an ivory pedestal decorated with decor. The mechanism is marked “S. Marti & Cie - Bronze Medal and the badge Chameroy - 178.S. Marti was a famous watchmaker in the second half of the 19th century. S. Marti regularly exhibited his watches at exhibitions in Paris, where he received a Certificate of Honor in 1839, a bronze medal in 1860, a silver medal in 1889 and several gold medals (1841, 1851, 1852, 1900) between 1860 and 1900 years after the company received its bronze medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1860, the medal was indicated on the mechanism as a reward for quality. In the 1860s, the company collaborated with various famous French watchmakers, incl. Roux and Japy Frères. In the archives, Chameroy was listed among the Parisian watchmakers of the 19th century. During the inspection of the clock, a gift inscription was found on the inside of the pedestal with a closed brass plate - Wedding gift to Marie Dessarps... Dimensions: 50 x 37.5 x 23.5 cm. Total weight about 6900 g. An audit of the mechanism was carried out. CITES certificate for bone within the EU.
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