Hercules and the Nemean lion statue

Hercules and the Nemean lion statue: An impressive antique composite stone statue depicting a bare-chested male figure draped in the skin of a lion. The lion’s head forms a hood over his own, while the pelt falls gracefully down his back in an elegantly sculpted drape. This iconography almost certainly represents Hercules, the hero of Greek mythology, wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion after completing the first of his Twelve Labours.

The figure stands in a natural, slightly contrapposto pose, leaning against a cut tree trunk. In one hand, he holds a wooden club, while the other rests on his hip, securing the lion’s skin.

The sculpture stands on an integral plinth, making it an outstanding decorative feature for a garden, park, courtyard, or period property. The composite stone has developed a beautiful natural patina over time, enhancing the sculpture’s character, authenticity, and timeless appeal.

This sculpture complements our Statue of a man with an urn (ref. 2026041) perfectly.

Dimensions: 

• Statue: Height 170 cm (67 inches) – Width 49 cm (19,25 inches)
• Plinth: Height 69 cm (27,25 inches) – Width 64 cm (25,25 inches)
• Total height: 239 cm (94 inches)

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