Lot Essay
Recognisable from the lion skin across his chest, this figure of Hercules is likely to have formed part of a chariot fitting owing to the way in which he is depicted emerging from foliage.
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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN BRONZE YOUNG HERCULES
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high
Provenance
Mr B. collection.
Piasa, Drouot Richelieu, Paris, 24 and 25 October 2000, lot 193.
Piasa, Drouot Richelieu, Paris, 24 and 25 October 2000, lot 193.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Further details
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department
Recognisable from the lion skin across his chest, this figure of Hercules is likely to have formed part of a chariot fitting owing to the way in which he is depicted emerging from foliage.