A large South German carved sandstone group of Hercules and Telephus 18th century

The figure of Hercules, his abdomen with hairline cracks. Left pointer finger re-stuck, forearm remolded and re-stuck and partly filled with composite, the base at back with crumbling dirt (needs to be cleaned overall) and overall with small parts dotted with moss and bird spotting, his torso and upper leg with small nicks. Small spot at upper thigh with refilled part, around 3 1/2 by 1 in., and small spot at based re-patched. The nose of Telephus with small re-filled spot and nose itself re-plastered, later metal sword rusted. Overall good condition.
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