Lot Essay
For a similar example but in white marble, see no. 1199 in J. Boardman, “Herakles,” LIMC, vol. IV.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A ROMAN GIALLO ANTICO HERM HEAD OF HERCULES
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN GIALLO ANTICO HERM HEAD OF HERCULES
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 5⁄8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 5⁄8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany, 1967; thence by descent.
Property from a German Private Collection; Antiquities, Christie's, London, 30 April 2008, lot 41.
Art Market, Paris, acquired from the above, 2008.
Antiquities, Christie's, New York, 21 April 2021, lot 108.
Property from a German Private Collection; Antiquities, Christie's, London, 30 April 2008, lot 41.
Art Market, Paris, acquired from the above, 2008.
Antiquities, Christie's, New York, 21 April 2021, lot 108.
Brought to you by
Hannah Solomon
Head of Department, Specialist