Master Sculpture from Four Millennia

Master Sculpture from Four Millennia

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German, probably Augsburg or Nuremberg, early 16th century

Hercules and the Dragon

Auction Closed

July 4, 03:04 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

German, probably Augsburg or Nuremberg, early 16th century

Hercules and the Dragon


bronze

30.5cm., 12in.

Sotheby's, London, 26 February 1954, lot 46;
private collection, Ireland;
by family descent to the present owners
London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1991-2023 (on long term loan)

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