Ancient Roman Marble Hercules Statue With Spanish Export License
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 11,000 - € 14,000
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Description from the seller
A roman sculpture of Hercules carved in marble . The figure is depicted standing in contraposto position, naked, wearing the mantle of the lion's skin of Citerón and holding his maze with the right hand. Inscription in latin at the base. Back almost without carving | Roman Imperial Period. 3rd Century A.D.
Dimensions: 40,00 x 26,00 x 11,00 cm.
Condition Report: Restored on fracture lines on the right arm and maze, otherwise good condition.
Provenance: Acquired to a Spanish antiquaran in 2014.
Notes:
- The piece can not be sold to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of
Spanish Export License renewal ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A roman sculpture of Hercules carved in marble . The figure is depicted standing in contraposto position, naked, wearing the mantle of the lion's skin of Citerón and holding his maze with the right hand. Inscription in latin at the base. Back almost without carving | Roman Imperial Period. 3rd Century A.D.
Dimensions: 40,00 x 26,00 x 11,00 cm.
Condition Report: Restored on fracture lines on the right arm and maze, otherwise good condition.
Provenance: Acquired to a Spanish antiquaran in 2014.
Notes:
- The piece can not be sold to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of
Spanish Export License renewal ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
3rd century AD
Name of object
With Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2014
Material
Marble Hercules Statue
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
