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LOT 0271
Estimate
GBP (£) 1,500 - 2,000
EUR (€) 1,790 - 2,390
USD ($) 1,940 - 2,590
ROMAN HERCULES STATUETTE
1ST-2ND CENTURY AD
4 1/2" (291 grams, 11.5cm).
1ST-2ND CENTURY AD
4 1/2" (291 grams, 11.5cm).
A bronze figurine of Hercules, resting after completing the Twelve Labours, standing nude, modelled in the round on a flat 8-shaped base; bearded and with tousled hair, the right fist clenched at the hip, left hand resting on the club with lionskin mantle draped over it.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the UK in the early 1970s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
