Lot Essay
The composition seems to have been inspired by Bernini's monumental marble group of Neptune and Triton of circa 1620.
Details
A BRONZE FIGURE OF JUPITER TONANS
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
The partially draped figure with an eagle at his feet, preparing to throw a thunderbolt (missing thunderbolt) ----- 12¼in. (31cm.) high, on marble base, golden brown patina with extensive black lacquer
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
The partially draped figure with an eagle at his feet, preparing to throw a thunderbolt (missing thunderbolt) ----- 12¼in. (31cm.) high, on marble base, golden brown patina with extensive black lacquer
Provenance
Ian Robertson