Description:

Greek Empire, Canosa, ca. 3rd to 2nd Century BCE. Depicting Zeus in the form of an eagle carrying the youthful Ganymede, the eagle grasping the boy's back, with outstretched wings, the youth depicted nude but for a chlamys draped over the shoulders, with one arm raised and the other at his side, a foliate wreath in his hair, preserving traces of white color overall. Some remaining white surface pigment with traces of pink. Size: 12.25" H (31.1 cm); 13.5" H (34.3 cm) on included custom stand.

According to ancient Greek mythology, Ganymede was abducted by Zeus from Mount Ida in Phrygia. Zeus either sending an eagle or turning himself into an eagle transported Ganymede to mount Olympus.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection, acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, purchased at a Sotheby's charity auction, about 1986

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  • Condition: Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Repaired from approximately six original pieces with restoration over the break lines, missing fingers and a few minor losses, right arm restored.

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