Hercules Snake
Hercules - Contemporary, Yellow, Green, Blue, Figurative Painting, Human, Snake
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Hercules, 2015
Acrylic on canvas, (Signed)
78.74 H x 118.11 W in.
200 H x 300 W cm
Contemporary
Category
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H 81.89 in W 121.26 in D 3.94 in
Antique Tapestry in the Style of van Orley Depicting Hercules
By Bernard Van Orley
Located in London, GB
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Antique Italian Terracotta Figure Of The Child Hercules, Rome, 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
young Hercules killing the snakes sent by Hera, exhibited at the Capitoline Museums in Rome. Academics
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19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
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Zolotas Greek Revival Hercules Sautoir Mesh Necklace In solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Zolotas
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wires made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Designed with two dangle drops elements and an Hercules
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Royal tapestry of the goblins - The Birth of Hercules - 18th Century - N° 888
Located in Paris, FR
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Rare Copper Engraving of Female with Five Breasts Lactating onto Others, 1686
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Hercules Snake For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hercules snake for your home. A hercules snake — often made from bronze, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hercules snake, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A hercules snake is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Antoine-Louis Barye and F. Barbedienne Foundry each produced at least one beautiful hercules snake that is worth considering.
How Much is a Hercules Snake?
Prices for a hercules snake start at $932 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $11,547.
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