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HERAKLES IN BRONZE Etruscan art, circa 5th century B.C. Statuette of the demigod depicted standing, naked except for his tie left leg slightly forward and right arm raised, holding in his hand an attribute that has now partially disappeared. Green patina. Restored club. Height Height : 11.5 cm Related bibliography : Emeline Richardson, Etruscan Votive Bronzes- Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, volume of text, Philipp von Zabern, Mainz, 1983, p. 342 and fig. 810 Provenance : Henri Albert Allain Collection (1880-1915) Inherited by his wife Marthe Allain-Dupont (1883-1964) By bequest, Madame X in 1964 By inheritance, nephew of Madame X Thomas auction house, Douai, March 25, 2023 : n°114 (ill.) Paris private collection
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HERAKLES IN BRONZE Etruscan art, circa 5th century B.C. Statuette of the demigod depicted standing, naked except for his tie left leg slightly forward and right arm raised, holding in his hand an attribute that has now partially disappeared. Green patina. Restored club. Height Height : 11.5 cm Related bibliography : Emeline Richardson, Etruscan Votive Bronzes- Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, volume of text, Philipp von Zabern, Mainz, 1983, p. 342 and fig. 810 Provenance : Henri Albert Allain Collection (1880-1915) Inherited by his wife Marthe Allain-Dupont (1883-1964) By bequest, Madame X in 1964 By inheritance, nephew of Madame X Thomas auction house, Douai, March 25, 2023 : n°114 (ill.) Paris private collection
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