Price
£3800.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Circa 1756
This dramatic image of Jupiter astride an eagle derives ultimately from classical models such as the Hellenistic or Roman sardonyx cameo fragment of the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession no. 321422).
It was popularised by engravings after Rosso Fiorentino but the accomplished modelling of our group suggests that Bow is likely to have taken the model from a three dimensional source in bronze or perhaps ivory.
Condition:
Losses to the thunderbolts in his left hand, no restoration
Provenance:
Penrose House, Cornwall
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
