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Lot 468
  • 468

A series of four paintings, follower of Guido Reni

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Canvas and softwood
  • 98.5cm. by 98cm.; 103cm. by 103cm.; 102.5cm. by 103cm.; 98cm. by 98cm.; 3ft. 2¾in. by 3ft. 2½in., 3ft. 4½in., 3ft. 4¼in., 3ft. 4½in., 3ft. 2½in.
depicting the trials of Hercules: Hercules and Nessus, Hercules Wrestling Achelous, Hercules and slaying the Hydra, Hercules on the funeral pyre,  oil on canvas, un-framed

Condition

Good general condition but with some restoration.
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Catalogue Note

The full series of four paintings can be seen at sothebys.com