Roman Statuette of Jupiter with Thunderbolt

2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

5 3/4" (289 grams, 144mm).

A bronze statuette of Jupiter (Greek Zeus) standing nude with left leg slightly bent atop a pedestal, right arm lowered holding a thunderbolt to the thigh, left arm bent at the elbow and raised with hand clutched to receive an object, most likely a spear, now lost; cloak draped over the left shoulder and wrapped around the arm; bearded face with wreath to the head; the wreath, eyes, nipples, navel, fingernails and toe-nails accentuated in delicate silver inlay; rectangular pedestal stepped to top and bottom, supported on four feet.

Provenance

Property of a London collector; acquired on the London market, 1990s-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0105

Roman Statuette of Jupiter with Thunderbolt

Sold for (Inc. bp): £25,000

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