ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS CORNER FRAGMENT OF HERCULES
NEAR EAST, 2ND - 3RD CENTURY A.D.
£1,000
African & Oceanic Art, Antiquities and Natural History
Auction: 5 May 2021 at 12:00 BST
Description
carved stone, a corner fragment from a large sarcophagus, Hercules is shown with his weight balanced upon his left leg, the torso subtly turned, powerfully built, he is shown nude, with the exception of the Nemean lion-skin cape tied at the chest with the mane flowing behind, raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
49.5cm tall
Footnote
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired on the London art market 1950s - 1960s, thence by descent. Please note that a signed letter from the consignor confirming the provenance and providing further details will be provided to the winning bidder.