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Hercules Antaeus Bronze Sculpture by Carl Kauba

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Bronze Sculpture of Hercules and Antaeus crafted and signed by Carl Kauba. This sculpture depicts the tale of Hercules' battle against Antaeus. Antaeus, son of Gaia and Poseidon, was a Libyan giant whose strength appeared invincible. He challenged all passers-by to a wrestling match that he invariably won. Upon winning, he slaughtered his adversaries. That is until he met Hercules. Hercules had gone to the garden of the Hesperides for an apple. On Hercules' way back, the giant Antaeus challenged the hero to a wrestling match. No matter how many times Hercules threw Antaeus off and tossed him to the ground, it did no good. If anything, the giant appeared rejuvenated from the encounter. Hercules eventually realized that Gaia, the Earth, Antaeus' mother, was the source of his strength, so Hercules held the giant aloft until all his power had drained away. After he killed Antaeus, Hercules proceeded safely back to his taskmaster King Equrystheus.
  • Creator:
    Carl Kauba (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1885-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Bronze and marble sculpture in good antique condition with surface wear commesurate age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Moxie Interiors SKU: BKUP-24531stDibs: LU1076641349742

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