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Lot 129 - Auction 107

A rare roman green chalcedony intaglio. Hercules defeats Anteus.
Estimate:
700,00/900,00 £
Starting price:
500,00 GBP
Price realized:
1.500,00 GBP
Bids:
11

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A rare roman green chalcedony intaglio. Hercules defeats Anteus.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

8 x 11 x 3 mm.

The hero defeats Antaeus by lifting him off the ground. The scene refers to an episode of the myth of Hercules. Rare subject. Chipping below, on the feets of the figures. Wear marks. Parallel: Cabinet des Médailles - BNF database: intaglio inv.58.1771B. bague à intaille "Hercule luttant contre Antée". Hercule luttant contre Antée qu’il a soulevé de terre. La massue est tombée par terre, entre les pieds d’Hercule. Ligne de sol.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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