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Old Master Oil on Canvas of the Young Hercules
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Old Master Oil on Canvas of the Young Hercules

18th century
Sold 19 March 2025 · Branching Out Antiques
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Description

An unusual and striking 18th Century painting depicting the young Hercules holding a club.

Old labels to the back.

Provenance: Purchased from Christies, 1995 from the Collection of Rudolf Nureyev.

25cm x 19cm (excluding frame)

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated these Oil Painting of Hercules to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
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SA1130587
Description
An unusual and striking 18th Century painting depicting the young Hercules holding a club.

Old labels to the back.

Provenance: Purchased from Christies, 1995 from the Collection of Rudolf Nureyev.

25cm x 19cm (excluding frame)

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated these Oil Painting of Hercules to the 18th Century.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130587
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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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Archive I An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a classical mythological figure holding a club, housed in a distressed wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Old Master Oil on Canvas of the Young Hercules

Archive II An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a classical mythological figure holding a club, housed in a distressed wooden frame. View II
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Archive V An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a classical mythological figure holding a club, housed in a distressed wooden frame. View V
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Archive VIII An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a classical mythological figure holding a club, housed in a distressed wooden frame. View VIII
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a classical mythological figure holding a club, housed in a distressed wooden frame.
OLD MASTER OIL ON CANVAS OF THE YOUNG HERCULES
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a classical mythological figure holding a club, housed in a distressed wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleClassical
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourMuted Brown
  • MotifsFigurative study, Mythological subject, Distressed wood frame
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 23 cm (9 in)

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An old master painting is a work produced by a skilled artist in Europe before about 1800, typically characterised by traditional techniques, classical themes, and layered oil glazes on canvas or wood panel.

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Authenticity is assessed through examination of canvas weave, craquelure patterns in the paint layer, stretcher frame construction, artist signatures or marks, and pigments consistent with the stated period.

Classical artworks add depth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces when hung against neutral walls, paired with minimalist lighting, or placed within minimalist frames to bridge traditional and modern design.

Antique paintings require stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and occasional professional cleaning by a conservator to remove surface dust and aged varnish.
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