Roman Bronze Statuette of Hercules

拍品描述

Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Modelled in the round with a lionskin mantle over his extended forearm, standing nude with a club raised over his shoulder; provided with a contemporary custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 85ff., for type; Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, item 34, for type. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 4th March 2026-7th June 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 244 grams, 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection, USA and Switzerland, before 1992; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13195-249254. This type of representation of Hercules, inspired by Etruscan or Italic models, was widespread in Gallo-Roman sanctuaries dedicated to the god, where several votive statues attributable to this type have been found. The musculature of the back is well-executed, as are the facial features and the details on the Nemean lion's skin. 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. See our website for more information.

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