Large patinated bronze plaque, Renaissance style, 19th centu - Lot 185

Large patinated bronze plaque, Renaissance style, 19th century Large rectangular patinated bronze plaque with high-relief decoration inspired by the Renaissance. The central composition depicts a nude male figure holding a cup, surrounded by foliage, acanthus leaves, fruit, and symmetrical plant motifs. The lower section features two facing horses, rendered in a powerful, strongly modeled ornamental style. The surface has a dark patina with wear that reveals the warm tones of the bronze in places. The reverse retains an irregular surface of the original cast bronze. Details: Period: 19th century, Style: Renaissance, Material: patinated bronze, Dimensions: 51 x 30 cm, Weight: 3.5 kg, Condition: wear to the patina, traces of oxidation, and small marks from the past.