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A Very Good 20th C. Bronze Head of Zeus After the Antique, Likely Continental
$1,500
£1,142.25
€1,304.38
CA$2,107.69
A$2,312.53
CHF 1,218.13
MX$27,510.01
NOK 15,604.11
SEK 14,248.68
DKK 9,744.94
About the Item
The finely sculpted
patinated bronze head of Zeus, demonstrating excellent proportions
skillfully rendered features, with pierced eyes
hair adorned with a Kotinos, which was a wreath fashioned from a stripped olive branch worn by victorious athletes in the Olympic games.
Overall dimensions, 14.5" high x 7" wide x 6.75" deep.
The head measuring 9.5" high.
Overall weight, 9.75 lbs.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
- Style:Hellenistic (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition and exhibiting a fine verdigris patina overall. Mounted on an ebonized later plinth base. Originally thought to be an earlier casting, I would prefer to be cautious, rather than possibly risk misrepresenting it s age.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728344395272
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