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Bronze Statue of Flying Mercury After Giambologna
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Bronze Statue of Flying Mercury After Giambologna

1920 - 1940
Sold 19 June 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a beautiful bronze figure of Flying Mercury after the original by Giambologna (1519-1608)

Flying Mercury is a bronze sculpture made by Giambologna in or around 1580 that was much admired for its elegant depiction of the illusion of weightlessness. The master of fluidity and upward motion settled in Florence where he became a favourite sculptor of the Medici’s. He received a Papal commission for the statue of Neptune in Bologna and is lauded for other masterpieces as the Abduction of a Sabine Woman and The Rape of Prosperina sculpted in marble in 1622.

The statue is good original condition and measures 68 cms in height by 28 cms wide with the base being 13 cms in diameter.

UK delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Bronze Flying Mercury to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220144
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a beautiful bronze figure of Flying Mercury after the original by Giambologna (1519-1608)
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Flying Mercury is a bronze sculpture made by Giambologna in or around 1580 that was much admired for its elegant depiction of the illusion of weightlessness.
Rams Head Antiques

The master of fluidity and upward motion settled in Florence where he became a favourite sculptor of the Medici’s. He received a Papal commission for the statue of Neptune in Bologna and is lauded for other masterpieces as the Abduction of a Sabine Woman and The Rape of Prosperina sculpted in marble in 1622.

The statue is good original condition and measures 68 cms in height by 28 cms wide with the base being 13 cms in diameter.

UK delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Bronze Flying Mercury to the 1930s.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220144
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Rams Head Antiques
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A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. SOLD19 JUN 26
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Archive I A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. SOLD19 JUN 26

Bronze Statue of Flying Mercury After Giambologna

Archive II A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View II
Archive III A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View III
Archive IV A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View IV
Archive V A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View V
Archive VI A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View VI
Archive VII A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View VII
Archive VIII A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion. View VIII
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A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion.
Bronze Statue Of Flying Mercury After Giambologna
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A bronze statue of the Flying Mercury balancing on one foot atop a head, depicting a winged figure in motion.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWinged petasos helmet, Caduceus or raised hand gesture, Zephyr wind base, Contrapposto movement
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

The iconic Flying Mercury sculpture was originally created by the Flemish-Italian Renaissance sculptor Giambologna in the late 16th century, representing the Roman messenger god poised on a breath of wind.

Authentic and reproduction figures are traditionally cast using the lost-wax casting method in bronze, often finished with various chemical patinas ranging from bright golden bronze to deep brown or verdigris.

Identification involves examining the crispness of the chasing work, the composition and colour of the bronze alloy, the presence of casting seams, and the characteristics of the base or mount.

This piece works well displayed on a prominent surface such as a heavy wooden desk, a dedicated pedestal, or a mantelpiece where its dynamic silhouette can be appreciated from multiple angles.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and handling oils; avoid harsh chemical cleaners.
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