17th Nov, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
  Lot 398
 

398

A Roman Carved Marble Figure of a Child, probably representing Hercules, possibly 1st century...

A Roman Carved Marble Figure of a Child, probably representing Hercules, possibly 1st century AD, lying asleep on a skin rug, 64cm long See illustration

Provenance: From the estate of McCarthy

Not Sold

 

Right forearm and hand and right foot restored replacements. Nose missing and with metal pin. Metal pin to side of base below the face. End of left foot missing with drilled hole for fixing. Two drilled holes to the right shoulder blade and drilled hole to the side below the back of the head. Weathering and small losses throughout.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part II), 17th Nov, 2018

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part II)

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