Solid Bronze Figure of Hercules shooting with a bow after Bourdelle

Description

Solid bronze figure of Hercules after an original work by French artist Antoine-Émile Bourdelle (1861-1929). Hercules (Herakles) is seen preparing to shoot at the Stymphalian birds. This work, which established Bourdelle's reputation, was executed in 1909 following several small scale studies, most of which were cast in bronze. The first cast of the monumental version was purchased by Prince Eugene of Sweden for his palace in Stockholm. Heavy Hot cast bronze mounted on a marble base Approximate Dimensions 29cm(w) x 32.5(h) x 14cm(d) Weight approx 4.4kg