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A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's

$58,680
£44,312.79
€50,734.07
CA$82,871.50
A$90,475.84
CHF 47,432.78
MX$1,098,863.91
NOK 592,358.21
SEK 559,344.10
DKK 378,675.77

About the Item

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin. Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot 351. Total Heigt including Base: 175 cm. Height of Sculpture: 50 cm. Width of Sculpture: 22 cm. Depth of Sculpture: 20 cm. Height of Base including pin: 135 cm. Width of Base: 27 cm. Depth of Base: 27.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is a more recent chip to the left hand shoulder, considerable wear and ageing. Please note this is a fragmentary piece, so please see photos and video for completeness and condition.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Glow 137/1 CP/MLSLCX1stDibs: LU8952235096002

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