Etruscan Bronze Statue of Hercules

Description:

Etruscan Bronze Statue of Hercules, possibly 5th century, depicted standing with the skin of a lion draped over one arm, the remnants of his club in the other, ht. 5 3/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased at Sheppard and Cooper Ltd., London, 1989.
Estimate $10,000-12,000


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