Lot 13
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A superb bronze figure of Jupiter - Greek Zeus - rendered with immaculate detail and exhibiting a muscular physique as he stands dynamically in contrapposto. Shown nude, his athletic figure displays strong pectorals and delineated genitalia with a chlamys draping over his left shoulder Gazing forth from naturalistic eyes, his divine visage is comprised of a furrowed brow, a noble nose, and petite lips, all framed by a bushy coiffure and short beard almost resembling a lion's mane. A wreath of oak leaves crowns his head with a lengthy ribbon that extends from the back, cascading down his body. His left hand is raised, likely having previously held a scepter symbolizing his power as king of the gods, while he lowers his right arm, his right hand grasping a thunderbolt, the attribute of the god of the sky. Size: 1.6" L x 2.2" W x 4.9" H (4.1 cm x 5.6 cm x 12.4 cm); 5.7" H (14.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Jupiter, also known as Jove, is the god of the sky and thunder, and king of the gods in ancient Roman religion and mythology. Jupiter was the chief deity of Roman state religion throughout the Republican and Imperial eras, until Christianity became the dominant religion of the Empire. In Roman mythology, he negotiates with Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, to establish principles of Roman religion such as offering, or sacrifice.
The Romans believed that Jupiter granted them supremacy because they had honoured him more than any other people had. Jupiter was "the fount of the auspices upon which the relationship of the city with the gods rested." He personified the divine authority of Rome's highest offices, internal organization, and external relations. His image in the Republican and Imperial Capitol bore regalia associated with Rome's ancient kings and the highest consular and Imperial honours.
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Galerie Cahn, Basel, Switzerland, September 2008; ex-private Swiss collection, assembled between 1960 and 1980
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#184696
- Condition: Missing left foot with light surface wear as shown. Indentation in back with Otherwise, excellent presentation with astounding remaining detail and nice patina to surface.
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