2nd century AD. A bronze figure of Hercules standing nude with lionskin mantle to the left shoulder, club supported on the left arm, short hair with filet to the brow and thick beard; twisted silver torc to the neck; standing on a rectangular tiered base with stub legs. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 105 for type. 500 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a central London gallery; formerly with Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 14 May 2003, lot 313; previously acquired on the English art market 1983; accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]Fine condition, right hand absent.