CLASSICAL MARBLE STATUE OF HERAKLES KILLING SERPENTS.

CLASSICAL MARBLE STATUE OF HERAKLES KILLING SERPENTS. 2nd half 19th century. This marble statue, after the antique, depicting Herakles (Hercules) as a toddler, seated on a rock plinth and smiling with right hand raised to his mouth. In his left hand is held a serpent’s head, the body of which is beneath the boy, a tendril of vinery entwining the child’s legs. This rendering is from the mythological tale wherein Hera, wife of Zeus, attempted the murder of her infant stepson Herakles in his crib by sending two serpents while he slept. The young Herakles killed the snakes and laughingly threw their bodies out of the crib, incurring the greater hatred of Hera and admiration from the other gods on Olympus. SIZE: 38-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Structurally very good, with weathered surfaces, green and brown patina. 9-95516 (4,500-5,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4034	$0.00	CLASSICAL MARBLE STATUE OF HERAKLES KILLING SERPENTS. 2nd half 19th century. This marble statue, after the antique, depicting Herakles (Hercules) as a toddler, seated on a rock plinth and smiling with right hand raised to his mouth. In his left hand is held a serpent’s head, the body of which is beneath the boy, a tendril of vinery entwining the child’s legs. This rendering is from the mythological tale wherein Hera, wife of Zeus, attempted the murder of her infant stepson Herakles in his crib by sending two serpents while he slept. The young Herakles killed the snakes and laughingly threw their bodies out of the crib, incurring the greater hatred of Hera and admiration from the other gods on Olympus. SIZE: 38-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Structurally very good, with weathered surfaces, green and brown patina. 9-95516 (4,500-5,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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