Life Size Victorian Greek Lion Hunter Hercules Statue on Base – Faux Marble.

Enhance your outdoor or indoor space with our impressive Faux Marble Life Size Victorian Lion Hunter Statue on a Faux Marble Base, a striking tribute to strength and bravery. Crafted with exquisite detail, this statue captures the daring spirit of the Victorian era, showcasing a fierce lion hunter in a commanding pose. The faux marble finish adds a touch of elegance and timeless appeal, making it a perfect centerpiece for gardens, lobbies, or grand entrances. Elevate your decor with this remarkable sculpture that combines historical artistry with durability.

The statue and base are both free standing. So they can be moved easily if you would like to re-position this statue. Sold as a set (base and statue) only. The base and statue are individual pieces (2 pcs. total)

Material: Faux Marble Fiberglass and Resin.

Dimensions:

Base only- 20.75″ by 20.75″ wide by 27.75″ tall.
Statue- (statue base – 16″ deep by 16.75″ wide) 63″ tall by 16″ wide by 23″ deep.

Overall measurements- 90.75″ tall by 20.75″ wide by 23″ deep.
Weight: 90lbs (both statue and base together).

Must be Truck Shipped.
History:.
Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion in Faux Stone.

Greeks and Romans rarely wore fur. However, mythological figures are often depicted dressed in exotic furs and skins. One example is the demi-god Heracles, who was the son of the god Zeus and his human mistress Alkmene.

As a punishment for murdering his wife, Heracles was ordered to undertake 12 tasks. The first task was to free the inhabitants of the city of Nemea in Greece from a vicious lion – the so called Nemean lion. However, it was not a normal lion, because it was invulnerable and nothing could penetrate its skin.

With his Herculean supernatural power, Heracles strangled the lion with his bare hands. Thereafter, he dressed in its skin in such a way that his head peeked out of its gaping jaws. Thus, a lion’s skin was one of Heracles’ attributes, which makes him easily recognizable on vases and other depictions.

The lion skin is the Nemean lion.
The Nemean lion was a mythical lion in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea. It is most famous for being one of the mythical beasts killed by Heracles in his 12 labours. Because its golden fur was impervious to attack, it could not be killed with mortal weapons.