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A 17th Century Bronze Figure of Hercules
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A 17th Century Bronze Figure of Hercules

Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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A 17th century bronze figure of Hercules draped in the pelt of the Nemean Lion and holding his club. Northern Italian. Good, reddish patina. Possibly Florentine.

Measures - 17cm H x 6.5cm W x 6.5cm D (Overall).

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A 17th century bronze figure of Hercules draped in the pelt of the Nemean Lion and holding his club. Northern Italian. Good, reddish patina. Possibly Florentine.

Measures - 17cm H x 6.5cm W x 6.5cm D (Overall).

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Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022

Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 17th Century Bronze Figure of Hercules

Archive II A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front. View II
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Archive V A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front. View V
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Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front. View VIII
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Spitalfields House

Spitalfields House
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A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front.
A 17th century bronze figure of Hercules
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A dark patinated bronze figure of Hercules standing on a light marble base, viewed from the front.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical musculature, Contrapposto stance, Patinated finish, Plinth base

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Seventeenth-century bronzes frequently display the dramatic movement, anatomical realism, and classical mythological themes characteristic of the Baroque period, often cast using the lost-wax method.

These pieces were typically crafted from copper-alloy bronze, often finished with a dark chemical patina, and mounted on bases made of marble or secondary metals.

Authentication relies on examining the quality of the chisel work, the depth and stability of the natural patination, casting seams, and overall wear consistent with centuries of handling.

Placing a historical bronze on a minimalist mantelpiece, side table, or within a dedicated bookshelf provides a striking focal point that contrasts textures in modern schemes.

Maintenance requires keeping the piece in a stable environment away from high humidity, dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes that strip the historic patina.
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