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Lot 342 - Auction 107

A dark glass paste impression set in a gold stick pin. Hercules as a child killing the snakes
Estimate:
300,00/500,00 £
Starting price:
200,00 GBP
Price realized:
200,00 GBP
Bids:
1

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Lot status:
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Description

A dark glass paste impression set in a gold stick pin. Hercules as a child killing the snakes

19th century.

Glass 18 x 21 mm; H. 80 mm; 7 gr.

The scene refers to a famous episode from the childhood of Hercules, who strangles the snakes. The infant is sitting on the rocks, killing a snake that clings to his arm, while another lies dead below. Three-layered glass, black and blue, imitating the nicolo. Slight wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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