Lot Essay
The base of the present group is decorated with a selection of nine of the Labours of the adult Hercules, including such celebrated episodes as his encounters with the Nemean Lion, the Hydra, and Cerberus.
Details
A BRONZE FOUNTAIN FIGURE OF THE INFANT HERCULES
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY
The figure and the base cast separately; the base cast with reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Hercules; the nose of the serpent drilled for a water-spout.
Brown patina with lighter brown highlights.
18½in. (47cm.) high, overall
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY
The figure and the base cast separately; the base cast with reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Hercules; the nose of the serpent drilled for a water-spout.
Brown patina with lighter brown highlights.
18½in. (47cm.) high, overall