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Illuminated-Sculpture of the "Artemision Zeus" or "God from the Sea": Modern

$1,200List Price

About the Item

This modern resin/plaster composition sculpture which has been electrified (15" cord with line-switch) and mounted on a wooden base is the head section of a much larger bronze sculpture known as the "Artemision Zeus". The piece is finished in a faux verdigris. Note: There is a line-switch on the cord for turning on and off. Note: Recommended to use a florescent bulb that last much longer and thus not having to change the bulb so often, as the housing beneath needs to be unscrewed to change the bulb (see images). FYI The Artemision Bronze (often called the God from the Sea) is an ancient Greek sculpture that was recovered from the sea off Cape Artemision, in northern Euboea. It represents either Zeus[1] or Poseidon, is slightly over lifesize at 209 cm, and would have held either a thunderbolt, if Zeus, or a trident if Poseidon. However, the iconography of Ancient Greek pottery portrays Poseidon wielding the trident, when in combat, in more of a stabbing motion (similar to a fencing stance or an 'advance-lunge'); Zeus is depicted fighting with his arm raised, holding the thunderbolt overhead, in the same position as the Artemision Bronze (see 'Poseidon and the Giant Polybotes' an Attic Red Figure Stamnos attributed to the Trolios Painter, as well as 'Zeus hurling his lightning at Typhon' ca. 550 BC which is a black-figured Chalcidian hydria). The empty eye-sockets were originally inset, probably with bone, as well as the eyebrows (with silver), the lips, and the nipples (with copper). The sculptor is unknown.] The Poseidon/Zeus is a highlight of the collections in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. The debate over whether the statue represents Poseidon or Zeus hinges on the lost attribute held in the figure's right hand. As Caroline Houser writes, "Sometimes the Artemision protector is called 'Poseidon'. Those who would do so have been known to argue that the image must be that of the great sea god since the statue was found in the Mediterranean. But like other statues of totally different subjects, this one went into the sea simply because it was on board a ship that sank. Others cite the example of the Poseidonia coins, overlooking the much weightier evidence presented by the numerous surviving statuettes of Zeus launching his thunderbolt in a pose matching that of the Artemision figure." The god is caught at the moment of pause in the full potentiality of his coming movement, described by Carol Mattusch: "the figure has the potential for violence, is concentrating, poised to throw, but the action is just beginning, and we are left to contemplate the coming demonstration of strength." It is an original work of great strength in the Severe style that preceded the fifth-century classical style, dated to ca. 460 BCE.

Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Style:
Greco Roman (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Composition,Bronzed,Patinated
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: AM1stDibs: LU128422140612

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