HERAKLES IN BRONZE Etruscan art, circa 5th century BC Statuette of the demi-god shown standing, naked except for his leotard tied around his neck, his left leg slightly forward and his right arm raised, holding in his hand an attribute which has now partially disappeared. Green patina. Restored club. Height 11.5 cm high Related bibliography : Emeline Richardson, Etruscan Votive Bronzes- Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, volume of text, Philipp von Zabern, Mainz, 1983, p. 342 and fig. 810 Origin : Henri Albert Allain Collection (1880-1915) By inheritance, his wife Marthe Allain-Dupont (1883-1964) By legacy, Mrs X in 1964 By inheritance, nephew of Mrs X Thomas auction house, Douai, 25 March 2023 : n°114 (ill.) Private Parisian collection An Etruscan bronze Herakles, circa 5th century B.C.