Lot 460
  • 460

After Giambologna

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Giambologna
  • Hercules and Nessus
  • gilt bronze

  • height of bronze 14 3/8 in.; 36.5 cm
on later cream-colored veined marble base

Provenance

Marchesa Casati, Palazzo Rospigliosi, Rome; Duke of Acquerone, England; Heim Gallery, London

Exhibited

Colnaghi 1989, no. 89

Condition

General surface abrasions and rubbing. Some old casting flaws and cracks including to Hercules's proper right upper arm and Nessus's proper left hind leg. Some pitting. Needs cleaning. Base: with small chips and surface abrasions. Two circles engraved on top surface of base.
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