Antique Arms And Armor

1914) ELEGANT ITALIAN BRONZE OF HERCULES AND THE NEMEAN LION CIRCA 1620: Almost certainly made in the Mantua area. A beautiful fusion of material, refined detail, and superb workmanship with an archaeological taste.

Comparable: Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, also known as l’Antico (Mantua, circa 1460-1528), depicting the labours of Hercules now in the Bargello (Florence).

Provenance: An Italian collection.

Discussion: The Nemean Lion was a legendary creature from Greek mythology. It was a powerful, ferocious lion that inhabited the region of Nemea, located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. The lion was said to have an impervious hide that could not be pierced by normal weapons, making it nearly invulnerable to harm.

Killing the Nemean Lion was one of the twelve labors of the hero Hercules, and one of the best-known stories about him. As punishment for committing a crime in a fit of madness and to atone for his actions, Heracles was tasked with completing twelve seemingly impossible tasks, known as the Labors of Heracles, and killing this creature was one of them.**

Conclusion: A very elegant and classy item that will elevate the culture and refinement of any office, den, or living room. Priced to sell today to a collector looking for an exceptional conversation piece with a very long history. This example has many uses, including being put on a table top, hung on the wall, or even used as a huge paperweight. Priced under $2,000 for a quick sale. Call for complete details and the lowest price possible!!!*

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** History Cooperative, March 3, 2025.

1914 Bronze

Antique Armor