Lot 416
Dramatic Roman Bronze Jupiter With Exceptional Patina. Ca. 1st-3rd century A.D. Approximately 3.5 inches high, standing on a square plinth. Nude figurine of bearded Jupiter holds an eagle in his outstretched right hand. His weight is on his right leg as he is in the act of throwing a lightning bolt with his raised left arm. A cloak is draped over his neck and left shoulder. Exceptional facial, hair, and body-molding detail lends this piece a great deal of eye appeal. The young, erotic body design, seen in the slender legs and semi-muscular body, is a Greek convention of art. Piece is complete save for the missing eagle's head, left hand, and probable lightning bolt in left hand. Beautiful, even, dark-to-light-green glossy patina is scarce for figurines of this type. Figurine and bronze plinth were cast as one piece. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
Ex: Private German collection, ca. 1970s.
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