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Statue of Hercules

Artist Unknown

DateLate 18th century

MediumMarble

Dimensions66 3/4 x 33 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. (169.5 x 85.1 x 67.3 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Linsky

Object numberGL.55.11.2

On View

On view

ProvenanceCreated in Rome, late 18th century [1]. Sold to Thomas Mansel Talbot (1747–1813), Margam Castle, Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, Wales; by descent to granddaughter Emily Charlotte Talbot (1840–1918), Margam Castle; Talbot Estate, 1918–41; [Talbot Sale, Christie’s, London, October 29, 1941, no. 449, as A Statue of the Drunken Herakles]; [Blumka Gallery, New York] [2]; Jack L. and Belle Linsky, New York; given to NCMA, 1955.
[1] Reportedly excavated in Roman Forum by Gavin Hamilton and Thomas Jenkins, 1771; however, extensive research indicates the statue is not ancient. Report by Mark Abbe, forthcoming.
[2] Per old NCMA data record and Bier letter in file.

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