Young Hercules Wrestling a Snake, Italian, 18th century
Italian, 18th century
Young Hercules Wrestling a Snake
marble, on a later wood base
marble: 12 by 16 in.; 30.5 by 40.6 cm.
base: 3 1/4 by 17 1/2 in.; 8.3 by 44.5 cm.
Condition Report:
The proper left upper arm has been broken and repaired. There are two restorations to the snake (with a patch of over-paint). Overall there is minor staining and some naturally occurring inclusions in the marble. Otherwise there is minor chipping and surface abrasions. Nicely carved. Minor chips and losses to base.
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Italian, 18th century
Young Hercules Wrestling a Snake
marble, on a later wood base
marble: 12 by 16 in.; 30.5 by 40.6 cm.
base: 3 1/4 by 17 1/2 in.; 8.3 by 44.5 cm.
Condition Report:
The proper left upper arm has been broken and repaired. There are two restorations to the snake (with a patch of over-paint). Overall there is minor staining and some naturally occurring inclusions in the marble. Otherwise there is minor chipping and surface abrasions. Nicely carved. Minor chips and losses to base.
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