Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Mercury is cast after the original held at the Museo Nazionale in Naples
The bronze is standing on a decorative grey marble base.
The attention to detail here is remarkable and this sculpture is sure to receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 43 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 37 cm
Weight 19.4 kg - Total Weight
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 5 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches
Weight 42.8 lbs - Total Weight
Hermes - was the great Olympian God of animal husbandry, roads, travel, hospitality, heralds, diplomacy, trade, thievery, language, writing, persuasion, cunning wiles, athletic contests, gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology.
He was also the personal agent and herald of Zeus, the king of the gods. Hermes was depicted as either a handsome and athletic, beardless youth, or as an older bearded man. His attributes included the herald's wand or kerykeion (Latin caduceus), winged boots, and sometimes a winged travelers cap and chlamys cloak. He was known as Mercury to the Romans.
Our reference: A4348
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Antique Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Mercury Hermes 19thc
