Herkules Farnese 277 x 102 x 70cm. Italy, 20th century. Executed in Carrara marble after the famous ancient figure, which took its name from the original Farnese collection and is now in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. The popularity of the figure, which depicts the demigod with the skin of the Nemean lion, led to numerous early repetitions. On a profiled and coffered marble base. (1401363) (13) Farnese Hercules 277 x 102 x 70cm. Italy, 20th century. Carrara marble copy of the ancient original sculpture today held at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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