Lot 235
235
AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF HERCULES AND ANTAEUS
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AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF HERCULES AND ANTAEUS

AFTER STEFANO MADERNO (1575-1636), LATE 19TH CENTURY

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AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF HERCULES AND ANTAEUS
AFTER STEFANO MADERNO (1575-1636), LATE 19TH CENTURY
22½in. (56.3cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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Lot Essay

Antaeus, the son of Terra (the Earth) was a mighty giant and wrestler, whose strength was invincible so long as he remained in contact with his mother Earth. To defeat him, Hercules lifted him up from the earth and strangled him in the air.

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