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Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

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LOT 0848

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.

3/4 in. (1.54 grams, 18 mm).

Plano-convex type with intaglio standing figure of Herakles in profile with club; supplied with an impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Literature

Cf. for the type of gemstone Furtwängler, A., Beschreibung der geschnittenen Steine im Antiquarium, Berlin, 1896, nos.1304-1305.

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LOT 0848

Greek Bronze Intaglio with Naked Herakles

Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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