French cast-iron figure of Bacchus

Rare fine Original French cast-iron figure of Bacchus. Marked Forges Paris circa 1850. Size 1500mm high. Jean-Jacques Ducel, copper and cast iron founder in Paris was awarded a medal in the exhibit of 1844 for his vases, urns, cast iron bas-reliefs, torches and religious artefacts. His work was also rewarded an honorable mention in 1851 and a First class medal in 1855. The foundry in Pocé-sur-Cisse, which J.J. Ducel owned was one of the largest artistic foundry in France until his death in 1877.