Lot 2220 Dα

Italy 17th century

A 17th century Italian bronze figure of Zeus

Cast in the round with old patina.. A nude figure of the ancient Roman god designed to be viewed in the round. He is depicted standing in dynamic contrapposto with his raised right foot resting upon an eagle and holding a bundle of lightning in his right hand.
A minor breakage to the right shoulder with an old restoration. Mounted on a newer moulded marble plinth. Height 32.5 cm (without plinth)..