Lot 21
  • 21

A Flemish carved oak panel depicting Hercules

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 178cm. high, 55cm. wide; 5ft.9½in., 1ft.9½in.
depicting him with a beard and with a raised club within a rectangular frame

Condition

Some construction cracks generally as visible from the photograph. There are also some minor patches just beneath the club head, which appears to have a later added section. The tip of his little finger is missing. There is shrinkage leaving a gap between the panel and the frame. Attractively carved and in overall good condition.
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