Italian Renaissance School, bronze, Hercules, Italian Renaissance School (Possibly 17th c.), Hercules holding broken chains in a standing pose with foot resting on a sea monster, probably representing the story of Hercules freeing Hesione, patinated cast bronze, unsigned, on later round ebonized wood pedestal, 7"h (bronze), 11"h (total)

Provenance: A Private Collection: The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL

Good, aged patina, minor nicks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use, the bronze base plate and socle likely of a later date **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.