Lot 440 | A GRAND TOUR GLASS PASTE CAST IMPRESSION AFTER AN INTAGLIO. HERCULES SUBDUED BY EROS.

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A GRAND TOUR GLASS PASTE CAST IMPRESSION AFTER AN INTAGLIO. HERCULES SUBDUED BY EROS.

A GRAND TOUR GLASS PASTE CAST IMPRESSION AFTER AN INTAGLIO. HERCULES SUBDUED BY EROS.

19th century

14 x 24 x 4 mm

The hero is walking right, naked holding the club and wearing the lion skin. On his back, on top of him, a winged Eros. Allegory of Love triumphing over Strenght. Wear marks.

Provenance: From the collection of an european gentleman, acquired on the art market