"hercules Slaying The Nemean Lion" Monumental Bronze By Hippolyte Rubin

Extremely rare and exceptional monumental bronze with an antique brown-green patina. The Nemean lion was a fearsome creature from Greek mythology. He terrorized the region of Nemea until Heracles, charged with killing him as the first of his 12 labors, encountered him. The story of the Nemean lion is a classic example of this mythology, rich in symbolism and lessons of courage and perseverance. Interpreted in all eras of art history, our sculpture is representative of the academies of Napoleon III. Public commission, it was most likely intended for a prefecture, town hall or other national buildings. Comes from the Marcellus castle (Lot et Garonne) The magnificent model is very rare on the art market. For example, you will find 1000 small-sized proofs for a colossal piece. I attach a photo of Aimé Irvoy's workshop that he shared with Hippolyte Rubin.