$700
French School, late 19th century. A mated pair of patinated bronze figural sculptures in the form of Athena (also Minerva), goddess of wisdom war and the arts, and Zeus (also Jupiter), god of the sky; each depicted in Roman battle dress, each with helmets topped with elaborate plumage, each raised on footed base with egg and dart patterning, each apparently unmarked. Athena approximate height 16.5". Zeus approximate height 14".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-15