Ancient Roman Bronze Bust of Herakles Ca.1st to 3rd Century AD.
Fine Roman Bronze Bust of Herakles Ca. 1st to 3rd Century AD. Finely detailed cast bronze attachment for use on a chariot in the form of the handsome and youthful bust of the God Hercules (or Herakles) , wearing alion skin around his shoulders with the lion’s head as a cowl, paws tied acrosshis chest. Squared fitting on reverse for attachment. Dark green-black patina,excellent condition. A fine bronze. Size: 5-1/2 inches H. + custom mount. Provenance: Private Los Angeles California collection, acquired at the. Dorotheum, Vienna, 9/98. Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, NYC. The Supplier warrants that he/she obtained this lot in a legal manner. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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Fine Roman Bronze Bust of Herakles Ca. 1st to 3rd Century AD. Finely detailed cast bronze attachment for use on a chariot in the form of the handsome and youthful bust of the God Hercules (or Herakles) , wearing alion skin around his shoulders with the lion’s head as a cowl, paws tied acrosshis chest. Squared fitting on reverse for attachment. Dark green-black patina,excellent condition. A fine bronze. Size: 5-1/2 inches H. + custom mount. Provenance: Private Los Angeles California collection, acquired at the. Dorotheum, Vienna, 9/98. Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, NYC. The Supplier warrants that he/she obtained this lot in a legal manner. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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