ROMAN BRONZE NUDE POSEIDON, GOD OF THE SEAS The god of the sea depicted nude and standing in a relaxed pose, his right hand resting on his hip, his raised left arm once holding his trident. A thick mass of curly locks surrounds his face which also boasts a full beard of tight curls, his long moustache flowing into the beard; standing atop the original molded socle base. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. VI, 1991, part 2, no. 30; C. Vermeule and J. Eisenberg, Catalogue of the Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Bronzes in the Collection of John Kluge, New York and Boston, 1995, no. 93-22. Ex Peschateau-Badin-Ferrien, Paris, 1990. 1st Century AD H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) Gods & Mortals II, no. 44 Art of the Ancient World, 1991, no. 30 CNH167 $65,000 Sales

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