'Hercules and the Centaur' is a superb reproduction statue measuring 29cm/11.5 inches by 20cm/8 inches by 16cm/6.5 inches and very heavy weighing 2.5kg. Made from solid resin and thermal plated with a thin layer of polished bronze. When Hercules stopped to visit Pholus, he was thirsty and persuaded Pholus to open a jar of wine that was the common property of the Centaurs. The other Centaurs smelled the wine and came running. A fight broke out between Hercules and the Centaurs. In the melee, Chiron the only immortal Centaur, who was known for his exceptonal goodness and wisdom, was accidentally wounded by Hercules, although he did not take part in the fight. As an immortal, Chiron could not die but lived on in terrible pain. Our sculptures make superb Birthday gifts, retirement gift ideas and leaving presents or are also suitable as corporate gifts. |