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Grand Marble Bust of Omphale with Hercules' Lion Skin – Amsterdam, c. 1740

$34,776.19

£25,869.97

€29,000

CA$47,620.50

A$52,947.51

CHF 27,646.27

MX$644,500.15

NOK 352,754.36

SEK 330,513.97

DKK 220,760.98

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This exceptional, larger-than-life bust is an impressive work in Carrara marble, crafted in Amsterdam around 1740. It depicts Omphale, the Lydian queen, identifiable by Hercules’ lion skin which she wears – a symbol of her mythological dominion over him. The craftsmanship of this Dutch bust is of the highest quality, with finely executed details in the marble, from Omphale’s facial features to the texture of the lion skin. The condition of the piece is in excellent condition. Such a monumental bust creates a powerful artistic and historical presence. It is an ideal acquisition for a prominent position in a classical or contemporary interior, a grand reception hall, a library, or as a central object within an art collection. Dimensions: Height: ± 81 cm Width: ± 82 cm Depth: ± 30 cm

Dimensions:
Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Marble
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
1740-1749
Date of Manufacture:
1740
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Baambrugge, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 49371stDibs: LU933345397492

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