Combe, Taylor [Hrsg.]: A description of the collection of ancient Marbles in the British Museum: with engravings (Band 9) (London, 1842)

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In the Phigalian frieze, Part IV. plate VI. appears the torso of
a Centaur perhaps similarly engaged, and various classical authors
give names to some of these monsters, whom they describe as
brandishing trees; it has therefore been supposed that some par-
ticular Centaur was intended in this sculpture; but, as this kind
of weapon was very usual amongst this barbarous race, and
as the action is such as must have been common in all contests
in which they were engaged, we cannot think that this scene
has any personal allusion.